GMC Sierra Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9234758) - 2016 - crc - 11/9/15
Seats and Restraints
101
2.1.3. Then attach the top
tether (4) to the top
tether
anchor (loop) (1) at
the center rear
seating position.
2.2. For a top tether in the rear
center position:
2.2.1. Route the top
tether (4) through
the center loop (1),
and behind the
passenger side
headrest post.
2.2.2. Then attach the top
tether (4) to the top
tether anchor (loop)
at the rear
passenger side
seating position.
2.3. For a top tether in the rear
passenger position:
2.3.1. Raise the headrest.
2.3.2. Route the top
tether (4) between
the headrest posts,
through the loop on
the passenger side
and behind the
inboard
headrest post.
2.3.3. Then attach the top
tether (4) to the top
tether
anchor (loop) (1) at
the center rear
seating position.
3. Tighten the top tether per the
child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
When the top tether is properly
tightened, the anchor (loop)
may bend. This is normal and
will not damage the vehicle.
If child restraints are installed
in both outboard positions, both
top tethers can be attached to
the center loop. Top tethers
can be attached for child
restraints in all three rear
seating positions at the same
time, following the routing
instructions above.
4. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt
to move it side to side and
back and forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in)
of movement for proper
installation.
Double Cab Models
1. Remove the headrest prior to
installing a forward-facing child
restraint in an outboard rear
seating position. See
“
Headrest
Removal and Reinstallation
”
at
the end of this section.
2. Attach and tighten the lower
attachments to the lower
anchors. If the child restraint
does not have lower
attachments or the desired
seating position does not have
lower anchors, secure the child
restraint with the top tether and
the safety belts. Refer to your
child restraint manufacturer
’
s
instructions and the
instructions in this manual.
2.1. Find the lower anchors for
the desired seating
position.
