Seat Belt Systems: Description and Operation

The lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system is a standardized and uniform attachment system for installing child safety seats in passenger vehicles. LATCH-equipped child safety seats have two lower attachments that connect to the vehicle portion of the LATCH system.

The vehicle portion of the system consists of two attachment points (6 mm wires) welded to the front outboard passenger seat cushion frame. The attachment points protrude from the bite line between the seat cushion and seat backrest.

If a child safety seat was In use during a collision inspect the vehicle portion of the system for damage. If any of the attachment points (6 mm wires) are damaged, install a new seat cushion frame.