Child Safety Tether Anchors

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Fig 1: Seat Pedestal Bolt Torque Specification

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Seat Frame Bolt Torque Specification

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Child safety seat tether anchors are located at the following seating positions:

On the seat pedestal of the front passenger seat
On the seat pedestal of the second row bucket seats
On the seat cushion frame of the three passenger bench seat at the outboard seating positions in the second row
On the seat cushion frame of the three passenger bench seat at the center seating positions of the third and fourth rows of seating

If a child safety seat was in use during a collision, inspect the seat pedestal/seat cushion frame and tether anchor for damage. If damaged, install a new seat pedestal/seat cushion frame and tether anchor, as necessary.