Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- When installing the outer child tether anchor, or the vehicle is not equipped with OnStar, and or digital radio perform the following steps:
- Position the tether anchor tab to the alignment hole in the rear shelf.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Important: DO NOT use power tools to tighten the child tether anchor bolts.
- Install the bolt to the child tether anchor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install tether anchor bezel to the rear window trim shelf.
Press into place until fully engaged.
- Position the tether anchor tab to the alignment hole in the rear shelf.
- When installing the center child tether anchor, or the vehicle is equipped with OnStar, and or Digital radio perform the following step:
- Position the tab on the tether anchor (1) to the alignment hole in the rear shelf (5).
Digital radio bracket shown, GPS bracket similar.
- Align the GPS sensor bracket, and or the digital radio bracket (2) to the tether anchor (1).
Important: The digital radio bracket, and or the GPS sensor bracket use the same fastener as the child tether anchor. Check the alignment of the tether anchor, and the bracket to the rear shelf prior to install the fastener.
Important: DO NOT use power tools to tighten the child tether anchor bolts.
- Install the bolt (3) for the child tether anchor (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the trim panel for the rear window shelf. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR WINDOW SHELF in Interior Trim.
- Position the tab on the tether anchor (1) to the alignment hole in the rear shelf (5).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.