Child Seat Tether Attachment: Service and Repair

CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHOR - LATCH

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), shoulder belt height adjusters (if so equipped), child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be installed new unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and installed new if either damage or improper operation is noted.

1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

2. To access the tether anchor and lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH), remove the passenger seat.







3. Remove the components in the order indicated in the illustration and table.

Item 2: Seat Trim Panel Removal Note
1. For additional information, refer to Trim Panel.

Item 4: Tether Anchor and LATCH Assembly Bolts Removal Note
1. After removing the two outboard side tether anchor and LATCH assembly bolts, make sure the seat backrest frame does not twist and get damaged.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. When installing the seat:
1 Remove the restraint system diagnostic tool from the side air bag module.
2 Connect the side air bag module electrical connector.
3 Connect the battery ground cable.
4 With the restraint system diagnostic tools installed at the remaining deployable devices, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure
5 Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.

6 WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure. Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

Reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

7 Connect the battery ground cable.

8 WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.

With all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). Prove Out Procedure

3. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.