Child Safety Seat Tether Anchor
CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHORRemoval and Installation
WARNING:
- All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor [BTS], if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after every collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of personal injury in collisions.
- If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.
1. For police vehicles equipped with fire suppression, depower the fire suppression system.
2. Remove the parcel shelf.
3. Remove the bolt and safety seat tether anchor.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
4. WARNING: It is important that the bolt/anchor be securely tightened to specification. Otherwise, the child's safety seat may not be properly secured and the child can be injured in case of a sudden stop or accident.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
5. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.
For police vehicles equipped with fire suppression, repower the fire suppression system.
6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.