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Child Safety Seat Tether Anchor - Bucket Seat, Second Row: Notes

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.
NOTE: For Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on second row bench seat, refer to seat frame removal and installation SEATING .

For Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on third row bench seat, refer to seat backrest removal and installation SEATING .

  1. To service the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), remove the bucket seat from vehicle.
  2. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Child Safety Seat Tether Anchor - Bucket Seat, Second Row Components Removal Sequence
    G03247100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.