Child Restraint Belt Tether Location/Outboard-No Third Row Seat

CHILD RESTRAINT BELT TETHER LOCATION (OUTBOARD-NO THIRD ROW SEAT)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The child seat tether strap attaches or anchors in two different ways. The tether strap attaches to the third row outboard lower seat belt anchor bracket or the third row seat riser depending on the seat configurations. Use the child seat tether strap only in the second row.




1. Remove the tether strap spring clip from the anchor plate.




2. Remove the tether strap from underneath the second row seat head restraint if equipped.
3. Remove the tether strap from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the tether strap underneath the second row seat head restraint if equipped.
2. Remove the carpet that covers the third row outboard anchor hole in the floor. The anchor hole location is 45 mm (1.77 in) inboard of the third row quarter trim panel. The anchor hole location is 440-600 mm (17.32-23.62 in) forward of the rear door.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the anchor bracket to the floor. Secure the anchor bracket with a bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the child seat tether strap anchor bracket bolt to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

4. Install the tether strap spring clip to the anchor plate. Verify that the spring clip end closes once the spring clip is attached to the anchor plate.