K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1998)
Child Seat Tether Attachment: Service and Repair
Child Seat Tether Outer Hardware Kit
Installation Procedure
CAUTION: Refer to Belt Replacement Caution in Service Precautions.
NOTICE: Refer to Servicing and Replacing Seat Belt Notice in Service Precautions.
Tools Required
J 38778 Trim Pad Clip Remover
1. Remove the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement.
2. Pry the trim panel off the sheet metal below the rear window with the J 38778.
3. Pry the carpet off the rear panel with the J 38778.
4. Locate the position where the hole will be drilled from inside the cab. Locate the hole either 109 mm (4.3 in) or 545 mm (21.4 in) outboard from
the center line of the back panel and 42 mm (1.65 in) below the horizontal sheet metal panel.
5. Drill a 9 mm (3/8 in) hole through the sheet metal from inside the cab. Use a drill stop to prevent damage to the pickup box.
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6. Place the washer on the bolts.
7. Apply a bead of sealer around the hole in the washer.
8. Using a clamping tool, feed the bolts through the hole from the outside of the cab.
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9. Thread the nut on the bolts. Hold the bolt head with an extended length wrench.
Tighten
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Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
10. In the extended cab if the length of the bolts interferes with the rear seat in the folded position, saw off the end of the bolts. Leave at least two
