Anchor, Child Seat: Description
This vehicle is equipped with a Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) child restraint anchorage system. The LATCH system provides for the installation of suitable child restraints in certain seating positions without using the standard equipment seat belt provided for that seating position. The rear seats in these vehicles are equipped with a fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor for both the center and the two outboard seating positions, and child restraint lower anchors (also known as ISOFIX anchors) for the two outboard seating positions only.
The three upper tether anchors are integral to the rear shelf panel support. These anchors are each constructed of heavy-gauge steel reinforcement brackets integral to the rear shelf panel support and are concealed beneath individual trim cover and bezel units (2) that are integral to the rear shelf panel trim (1). These upper tether anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with the rear shelf panel. The upper tether anchor trim covers and bezels are serviced as a unit with the rear shelf panel trim.
The lower anchors for all vehicles are integral to the rear seat back Isofix mounting tube that is secured with nuts and three stamped steel mounting brackets to mounting studs on the rear floor panel behind the rear seat cushion. These anchors are constructed from heavy-gauge round steel bar stock that is formed into a U-shape, then securely welded at each end to the mounting tube.
The anchor loops are accessed from the front of the rear seat, where the seat back (1) meets the seat cushion (2). Small molded plastic buttons with a child seat icon are located on the seat back trim cover over each anchor to help identify the anchor locations as they may be otherwise difficult to see with the seat back in the upright position. These lower anchors cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, they must be replaced as a unit with the rear seat back frame.
To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the Mopar® Parts Catalog. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.