Subsequent Installation of Latch Plate For Tether Strap
NO. 160aDATE: August 1986 (Supersedes W.I. 160, October 1985) GRP. 91
SUBJECT: SUBSEQUENT INSTALLAITON OF LATCH PLATE FOR TETHER STRAP (TO SECURE CHILD RESTRAINTS ONLY) MODELS 107, 123, 126, 201 AS OF M.Y. 1984 MODEL 124 AS OF MODEL YEAR 1986
This work instruction now includes the installation procedure for model 124 vehicles.
NOTE: All measurements are in millimeters
Model 107
Figure 1 - Anchorage Location in Model 107 (Use Passenger Side Only):
1. Open the soft top storage compartment cover and unfold the top forward.
2. Locate existing anchorage point (12 mm hole) through liner in rear wall of cargo space (directly behind the passenger seat) and punch a 12 mm diameter hole in the liner (Figure 1).
NOTE: The carpeting does not have to be removed.
3. Fasten latch plate to existing anchorage point with mounting screw.
Models 123.133/153
Figure 2 - Location of Cutouts in models 123.133/153 X = Center:
1. Remove shelf below rear window (job no. 68-458).
2. Remove perforated cutout in shelf insulation at either of the locations (right, middle, left) shown in Figure 2.
3. Punch corresponding hole into the shelf carpeting from below using punch.
4. Reinstall parts removed in step 1.
5. Fasten latch plate and spacer (part no. 100 991 04 40) to existing anchorage with mounting screw.
Model 123.193
Figure 3 - Anchorage Point Locations in Model 123.193:
Right or middle location:
1. Locate existing anchorage point according to dimensions in Figure 3 and punch a 12 mm diameter hole in the rear seat back liner.
2. Fasten latch plate with mounting screw.
Figure 4 - Seat Belt Anchorage Point in Model 123.193:
Left location:
1. Loosen left wheel housing cover.
2. Remove seat belt link (5) from its anchorage point (Figure 4).
3. Enlarge hole in latch plate to 12 mm and fasten under the seat belt link.
Model 124.030/133, 126 and 201 (except Model 201 as of Model Year 1986 Middle Location)
Figure 5 - Location of Cutouts in Model 126 X = Center:
Figure 6 - Location of Cutouts in Model 201 X = Center:
Figure 7 - Location of Cutouts in Model 124.030/133 X = Center:
1. Remove shelf below rear window job no. 68-458).
2. Remove perforated cutout in shelf insulation at either of the three locations (right, middle, left) shown in Figures 5, 6 and 7.
3. Punch corresponding hole into the shelf carpeting from below using punch.
4. Reinstall parts removed in step 1.
5. Fasten latch plate and spacer (part no. 100 991 04 40) with mounting screw.
Model 201, Model Year 1986
Figure 8 - Location of Cutout:
Middle location:
IMPORTANT: Due to the installation of the high-mounted stop lamp, the center mounting location is inside the first aid kit compartment.
1. Open first aid compartment door.
2. Remove perforated cutout (arrow) in compartment door (Figure 8).
Figure 9 - Insert Threaded Plate in Compartment Door Opening:
3. Insert threaded plate in compartment door opening (arrow, Figure 9).
4. Fasten latch plate on top of first aid compartment door with mounting screw.
Model 124.193
Figure 10 - Anchorage Point in Model 124.193:
1. Locate existing anchorage point and punch a 12 mm diameter hole into the carpet (Figure 10).
2. Fasten latch plate with mounting screw.
Parts Information
Part Name Part Number
Spacer 100 991 04 40
Latch plate Supplied with restraint
Mounting screw Supplied with restraint
Screw plug model 107, 123, 124.193, 126, 201 123 997 00 31*
Screw plug model 124.030/133 124 997 05 86*
*To be used when child restraint is no longer required.