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Installation Procedure

  1. When installing the outer child tether anchor, or the vehicle is not equipped with OnStar, and or digital radio perform the following steps:
    1. Position the tether anchor tab to the alignment hole in the rear shelf.
      NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

      Important:  DO NOT use power tools to tighten the child tether anchor bolts.

    2. Install the bolt to the child tether anchor.

      Tighten 

      Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

    3. Install tether anchor bezel to the rear window trim shelf.

      Press into place until fully engaged.

      Fig 1: Installing Outer Tether Anchor To Rear Shelf
      G01560202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. When installing the center child tether anchor, or the vehicle is equipped with OnStar, and or Digital radio perform the following step:
    1. Position the tab on the tether anchor (1) to the alignment hole in the rear shelf (5).

      Digital radio bracket shown, GPS bracket similar.

    2. Align the GPS sensor bracket, and or the digital radio bracket (2) to the tether anchor (1).

      Important:  The digital radio bracket, and or the GPS sensor bracket use the same fastener as the child tether anchor. Check the alignment of the tether anchor, and the bracket to the rear shelf prior to install the fastener.

      Important:  DO NOT use power tools to tighten the child tether anchor bolts.

    3. Install the bolt (3) for the child tether anchor (1).

      Tighten 

      Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

    4. Install the trim panel for the rear window shelf. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW SHELF in Interior Trim.
      Fig 2: Installing Center Tether Anchor From Rear Shelf
      G01560203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.