Baby Seat Tether Mod:
[EDIT: 02/12/2011]*Note per Toyota I had to pull the tech sheet pics, I am working on replacing those with pics I will take of my project asap.
Mods, leave the dead flickr page links there so I can cross reference them later on.
If unsure just print this out and take to your local dealership, PDF of Information and Instructions.
How to retrofit a baby seat tether anchor into a 2nd Gen 4Runner..
The current parts available.
Basic template of the mat that is under the carpet showing the two 2"x2" points you need to cut out of the carpet.
*You can also just feel for the holes after removing the tape cover and punch through the carpet, saving time like I did.
Remove the rear sill plate trim by popping the plastic covers off. Do this at the 9 or 3 o-clock points, looking forward into the cargo area. Use a #0 or smaller standard tip.
After removing the 5 covers, 5 phillips screws will be revealed, remove them using a #1 phillips screwdriver.
Rear sill plate pops up from the outer edges. Check your plastic carpet keeper piece and replace the factory staples if necessary with high gauge staples.
(Like you would use for stapling large packs of paper.)
Front portion of the carpet pulled back will reveal the anchor point.
Peel back the sticker to gain access to the anchor nut. Use anti-seize on your bolt and tether anchor.
*Preferably, use silicone or FIPG around the base of the bolt-washer to prevent any moisture from getting through.
Use a screwdriver to prevent the strap plate from spinning around needlessly while tightening with the wrench.
*Placing some painter's tape over the tip will prevent it from tearing or poking through the carpet.
Finished up.
Be sure to follow the torque spec listed on the part sheet.
Reinstall the rear sill plate trim piece using the reverse order listed above.
Take your kid(s) for a ride!
**Note: This is a writeup meant to have this information out there for owners, as most dealers forget about the older vehicles and their little tricks.
**Liability wise this should be done at a delaership. Be warned, have anything you do in this manner inspected by Highway Patrol to be sure it's safe and correct.
**Besides, this way any other things you might need, like the seat belt ratchet retrofit piece can be picked up at the same time you'll also be learning how best to set everything up.
[EDIT: 02/12/2011]*Note per Toyota I had to pull the tech sheet pics, I am working on replacing those with pics I will take of my project asap.
Mods, leave the dead flickr page links there so I can cross reference them later on.
If unsure just print this out and take to your local dealership, PDF of Information and Instructions.
How to retrofit a baby seat tether anchor into a 2nd Gen 4Runner..
The current parts available.
Basic template of the mat that is under the carpet showing the two 2"x2" points you need to cut out of the carpet.
*You can also just feel for the holes after removing the tape cover and punch through the carpet, saving time like I did.
Remove the rear sill plate trim by popping the plastic covers off. Do this at the 9 or 3 o-clock points, looking forward into the cargo area. Use a #0 or smaller standard tip.
After removing the 5 covers, 5 phillips screws will be revealed, remove them using a #1 phillips screwdriver.
Rear sill plate pops up from the outer edges. Check your plastic carpet keeper piece and replace the factory staples if necessary with high gauge staples.
(Like you would use for stapling large packs of paper.)
Front portion of the carpet pulled back will reveal the anchor point.
Peel back the sticker to gain access to the anchor nut. Use anti-seize on your bolt and tether anchor.
*Preferably, use silicone or FIPG around the base of the bolt-washer to prevent any moisture from getting through.
Use a screwdriver to prevent the strap plate from spinning around needlessly while tightening with the wrench.
*Placing some painter's tape over the tip will prevent it from tearing or poking through the carpet.
Finished up.
Be sure to follow the torque spec listed on the part sheet.
Reinstall the rear sill plate trim piece using the reverse order listed above.
Take your kid(s) for a ride!
**Note: This is a writeup meant to have this information out there for owners, as most dealers forget about the older vehicles and their little tricks.
**Liability wise this should be done at a delaership. Be warned, have anything you do in this manner inspected by Highway Patrol to be sure it's safe and correct.
**Besides, this way any other things you might need, like the seat belt ratchet retrofit piece can be picked up at the same time you'll also be learning how best to set everything up.
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It's in the FAQ now! thanks!
