ANCHOR FITTING:
PRE-INSTALLATION
5
WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL
OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9 MM HOLE
DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR
RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP
CORNERS AND EDGES.
THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT
BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.
If the car is fitted with child restraint anchorage point...
Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position to be used. Consult the car
owners handbook for the location of the anchorage points. The anchorage point should
be directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove thread plug from the parcel
shelf, floor/roof, etc. and install anchor bolt and fitting as shown right.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ANCHOR BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE
OR BREAK BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 N.M.
(14.75 ft.lb.)
Note: Minimum of five full turns of anchor bolt is required before tightening force is
applied.
If the car is not fitted with child restraint anchorage points...
For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the
seating position as shown right. Before drilling the hole, check the underside for
accessibility.
For vehicles other than Sedans - In Australia, consult your nearest child restraint
fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best, correct
position for the placement of the anchorage point, and for the correct attachment
bolt length and use of spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.
Note to Queensland purchasers: The installation of anchorage points must be approved
by authorised officers appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised officers can be
sourced from all Queensland Transport Customer Service and Queensland Ambulance
Service Centres.
ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH
THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT
LENGTH BOLT.
Front of Vehicle
Note: Marking on the top
of a Grade 5 Bolt.
Anchor bolt
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s)
if required
Reinforcing
washer
Lock washer
Securing nut
Vehicle metal
structure
Vehicle trim
Anchor bolt
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s)
if required
Lock washer
Vehicle metal
structure
Vehicle trim
Centre line of
seating position
200 mm
min.
Drill 9mm
diameter hole,
(see warning).
Summary of Contents for CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT WITH AHR
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