LATCH System "Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren", installing and retrofitting

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LATCH, definition

LATCH system for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren" consists of combination of rear upper tethers and rear lower anchors used to secure a child restraint.

Vehicles with production date 09.00 (09/00) and later (see certification label on driver side B-pillar - arrow - ) are provided with guidance fixtures and must be checked for installation during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI).

Fig 1: Locating Certification Label On Driver Side B-Pillar

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Refer to LATCH system description and usage instructions. → Owners Manual.

Vehicles manufactured as of January 2001 are equipped with buttons (at arrows) to identify rear lower anchor points.

NOTE:

LATCH Guidance Fixtures announced in Technical Bulletins Group 00 Number 00-06 and 00-07) are no longer required or supplied on vehicles equipped with buttons.

Rear shelf (Jetta)

Installation:

Fig 2: LATCH System Installing/Retrofitting Components

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1 - Cap

Qty. 1

2 - Hex bolt

Qty. 1
Tightening torque: 23 Nm.

3 - Bracket

Qty. 1

4 - Spacer

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5 - Rear shelf

Removing and installing
Holes for anchorage points are pre-drilled (3 locations) and covered by rear shelf.
Locate pre-drilled holes and cut material off in circular shape to allow installation of anchorage components.

6 - Rear shelf sheet metal

With pre-drilled holes for anchorage points.

7 - Washer nut

Qty. 1
Install from below.

8 - Rivet

Two for washer nut - 7 -.
Install from below.

Fig 3: Rear Top Tether Strap Attached To Anchor In A Sedan Mode

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Illustration shows rear top tether strap attached to anchor in a sedan model.

Rear shelf (Jetta Wagon)

Fig 4: Approximate Locations For Rear Top Tether Anchorage Points For Jetta Wagon

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Illustration shows approximate locations for rear top tether anchorage points for Jetta Wagon.

NOTE:

Inside anchors are not recommended for attaching rear lower anchors of a LATCH seat in middle position. three-point lap/shoulder belt should be used.

Rear shelf (Golf)

Fig 5: Approximate Locations For Rear Top Tether Anchorage Points For Jetta Wagon

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Illustration shows approximate locations for rear top tether anchorage points for Golf.

NOTE:

For MY 1999 vehicles only, rear top tethers are not installed in seatback. Vehicles for this model year may require a seatback change for rear top tether installation.

Rear lower anchors (Golf)

NOTE:

Inside anchors are not recommended for attaching rear lower anchors of a LATCH seat in middle position. three-point lap/shoulder belt should be used.