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      03-16-2012, 10:19 AM   #119
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Originally Posted by LiM3y View Post
Yes - unfortunately, there isn't just a bolt, there is the inertial reel for the belt tucked under the parcel shelf that will get in the way. I am in the process of figuring out how to remove the shelf and bend the anchor around the reel. I will dig out a photo from my TIS files I downloaded...I need a friend with a vise and the patience to help remove that trim - it is not trivial and needs speakers etc to be pulled out.

I am guessing this set up will not put any downward load on the seat back in a crash. Until they can certify the E9X seats with 4 point systems attached to the bottom of the rear seats, this is what they have to offer.
OK, I see. Why could you not use the mounting point for the LATCH anchors? Would that not be strong enough?

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ View Post
I am going to go this route. Although it will guarantee I stay planted in the seat, getting out for bathroom breaks, classroom sessions, and in the event of a fiery crash will be challenging.
What a waste of lots of perfectly good duct tape!
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