Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Child Seat Tether Attachment: Description and Operation
Attaching Safety Seats With Tether Straps
Some manufacturers make child safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point.
Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of the child safety seat for information about ordering a tether
strap.
Child safety seat tether anchors are manufactured into the vehicle. See the active restraint system component location at the beginning or the owner's
literature for locations.
For removal and installation of child safety seat tether anchors, refer to the appropriate procedure or Seats for seat cushion frame replacement.
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
The lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system is a standardized and uniform attachment system for installing child safety seats in
passenger vehicles. LATCH-equipped child safety seats have 2 lower attachments that connect to the vehicle portion of the LATCH system.
The vehicle portion of the system consists of 2 attachment points (6 mm wires) welded to the rear seat cushion frame. The attachment points protrude
from the bite line between the seat cushion and seat backrest.
If a child safety seat was in use during a collision, inspect the vehicle portion of the system for damage. If any of the attachment points (6 mm wires)
are damaged, install a new seat cushion frame.
