Child Seat Anchor - Description

DESCRIPTION





This vehicle is equipped with a Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren, or LATCH child restraint anchorage system for domestic markets. The LATCH system provides for the installation of suitable child restraints in certain seating positions without using the standard equipment seat belt provided for that seating position. The rear seats in these vehicles are equipped with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor for both rear seating positions, and child restraint lower anchors (also known as ISOFIX anchors) for both rear seating positions. Vehicles manufactured for export markets are not equipped with the upper tether anchors, but do have the ISOFIX lower anchors.

The two upper tether anchors (2) are integral to the rear seat back panels (1). These anchors are each constructed from heavy-gauge steel wire loops that are securely welded into a stamped steel cup that is welded into each seat back panel. There is a separate molded plastic trim bezel located around each of these anchors. The child restraint upper tether anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with their respective rear seat back panel.





The lower anchors are also integral to the rear seat back panels. These anchors are each constructed from a heavy-gauge steel wire loop that is securely welded to the bottom of each seat back panel, two on each panel. The anchor loops are accessed from the front of their respective seats, where the rear seat back (1) meets the rear seat cushion (2). Round markers with an imprinted child seat icon help identify the anchor locations as they may be otherwise difficult to see with the seat back in the upright position. These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with their respective rear seat back panel.

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the Chrysler Mopar(R) Parts Catalog.