Child Seat - Top Strap Anchor Installation
Number : 84-53Section: 10 (I)
Date : Feb., 1984
Subject: DEALER INSTALLED ANCHOR FOR CHILD SEAT WITH A TOP STRAP
Model and Year: 1984 CELEBRITY, CELEBRITY WAGON, MONTE CARLO, CAMARO, IMPALA, CAPRICE, CAPRICE WAGON, CHEVETTE, CAVALIER, EL CAMINO AND CITATION
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
This cancels and replaces Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin 84-53 dated January, 1984. Previous copies should be destroyed. This new copy includes Chevette, Cavalier, El Camino and Citation models and illustrations which were previously excluded.
FIGURE 3 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED - CELEBRITY, MONTE CARLO, IMPALA, AND CAPRICE (2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR):
NOTICE: All hardware discussed in this bulletin should be supplied or available from the child seat manufacturer with the exception of the tubular sleeve (Figure 3) which may be procured locally and is cut from bulk stock. Be sure the child seat position does not conflict with any additional requirements provided by its manufacturer, or with any recommendations in the child restraint section of the owner's manual.
FIGURE 1 - FRONT SEAT INSTALLATION OF CHILD SEAT:
The child seat may be used only in a forward facing seating location.
When the child seat is used in the front seat location, or the second seat of a three seat station wagon, it is easily installed by connecting the child seat top strap to the belt at the seating position immediately to the rear (see Figure 1). Since the child seat utilizes the belt of the seating position directly behind the child seat, occupants should not be allowed to sit at these locations (except for a three (3) seat station wagon).
If a child seat is to be used in a second seat position, a special anchor must be installed to anchor the child seat top strap. In order to assure the correct top strap angle, the child seat is only to be used at the seating position for which the top strap anchor is installed. The following general instructions explain how to install the anchor for the child seat top strap. See the figures listed below for the specific body style.
FIGURE 2 - REAR SEAT FILLER PANEL - CELEBRITY, MONTE CARLO, IMPALA, AND CAPRICE (PLAN VIEW):
FIGURE 3 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED - CELEBRITY, MONTE CARLO, IMPALA, AND CAPRICE (2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR):
Figures 2 and 3 - Celebrity, Impala, Caprice
and Monte Carlo
FIGURE 4 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED - CAMARO:
Figure 4 - Camaro
FIGURE 5 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED - CELEBRITY STATION WAGON (TWO SEAT):
Figure 5 - Celebrity Station Wagon
FIGURE 6 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED - CAPRICE STATION WAGON (TWO SEAT):
Figure 6 - Caprice Station Wagon
FIGURE 7 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR INSTALLED - CHEVETTE:
Figure 7 - Chevette
FIGURE 8 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR INSTALLED - CAVALIER 2-DOOR:
Figure 8 - Cavalier 2-Door
FIGURE 9 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR INSTALLED - CAVALIER STATION WAGON AND HATCHBACK:
Figure 9 - Cavalier Station Wagon and
Hatchback
FIGURE 10 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR INSTALLED - EL CAMINO:
Figure 9 - El Camino
FIGURE 11 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR INSTALLED - CITATION 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR HATCHBACK:
Figure 11 - Citation 2-Door and 4-Door
Hatchback
FIGURE 12 - TOP STRAP ANCHOR INSTALLED - CITATION 2-DOOR COUPE:
Figure 12 - Citation 2-Door Coupe
1. Select the desired rear seat installation position and locate or drill the appropriate mounting hole(s) for the anchor bolt(s) as described in steps listed in the appropriate figures.
NOTICE: Refer to the applicable service manual section if instructions are required to remove the rear seat filler panel.
If the hole penetrates to the exterior of the vehicle, apply a sealant between the anchor bolt washer and the sheet metal to prevent carbon monoxide from entering the vehicle. Suitable sealers include silicone, butyl or acrylic type caulking.
In the event that the child seat anchorage assembly is removed, all bolt holes penetrating to the exterior of the vehicle must be resealed to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle.
2. Install the top strap anchor assembly as shown and tighten nut securely.
3. Install the child seat and secure with child seat belt according to manufacturers' instructions.