Child Restraint Belt Tether Location Center-Third Row Bucket

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 anchor plate bolt and the nut.
3. Remove the anchor plate from the bucket seat frame.



4. Remove the tether strap from between the second row bucket seat cushion and the seat back.
5. Remove the tether strap from underneath the head restraint if equipped.
6. Remove the tether strap from the vehicle.

1. Install the tether strap to the vehicle.
2. Route the tether strap underneath the head restraint if equipped.
3. Route the tether strap between the second row bucket seat cushion and the seat back.



4. Install the anchor plate to the buckle seat frame.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the anchor plate bolt and the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the child seat tether strap anchor plate bolt and the nut to 10 N·m (89 in lb).

6. 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.

Child Restraint Belt Tether Location Outboard-Third Row Seat

Important: The child seat tether 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 rise depending on the seat configurations. Use the child seat tether strap only in the second row.

1. Slide the rear seat belt sleeve to the upward position in order to expose the tether strap anchor.
2. Remove the tether strap spring clip from the seat belt anchor plate.



3. Remove the tether strap from underneath the head restraint if equipped.
4. Remove the tether strap from the vehicle.

1. Install the tether strap underneath the second row seat head restraint if equipped.



2. Remove the staple from the seat belt anchor sleeve. Then discard the staple.
3. Slide the sleeve to the upward position in order to expose the seat belt anchor.
4. Install the tether strap spring clip to the anchor plate. Verify that the spring clip end closes once the tether strap spring clip is attached to the anchor plate.

Child Restraint Belt Tether Location Outboard-No Third Row Seat

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.

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.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

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.