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Child Seat Tether Attachment: Service and Repair

CHILD RESTRAINT TETHER ANCHOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. When removing the center child tether anchor, or the vehicle is equipped with OnStar, and or digital radio perform the following step:
1.1. Remove the rear window trim panel from the rear shelf.
1.2. Remove the tether anchor bolt (3).
Digital radio bracket shown, Global Position System (GPS) bracket similar.
1.3. Remove the for the GSP bracket, and or the digital radio bracket (2) from the tether anchor (1).
1.4. Remove the tether anchor (1) from the rear shelf (5).




2. When removing the outer child tether anchor, or the vehicle is not equipped with OnStar, and or digital radio perform the following steps:
2.1. Remove the tether anchor bezel from the rear window shelf trim.
2.2. Remove the bolt from the tether anchor.
2.3. Remove the tether anchor from the rear shelf.

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:
1.1. Position the tether anchor tab to the alignment hole in the rear shelf.
1.2. Install the bolt to the child tether anchor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

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

1.3. Install tether anchor bezel to the rear window trim shelf.
Press into place until fully engaged.




2. When installing the center child tether anchor, or the vehicle is equipped with OnStar, and or Digital radio perform the following step:
2.1. Position the tab on the tether anchor (1) to the alignment hole in the rear shelf (5).
Digital radio bracket shown, GPS bracket similar.
2.2. Align the GPS sensor bracket, and or the digital radio bracket (2) to the tether anchor (1).
2.3. Install the bolt (3) for the child 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.
- DO NOT use power tools to tighten the child tether anchor bolts.

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

2.4. Install the trim panel for the rear window shelf.