Child Restraint Tethering

On Golf and Jetta models with front two-point passive restraint seat belts, a kit is available to install a special lap belt anchor in order to secure a child seat. The kit is available from an authorized Volkswagen parts department, part no. 176 898 696. Consult your parts department for more information on installation of the kit.

Additional hardware is also available for installing rear-seat child seat tether anchoring on Golf models, using extension bar Part No. 176 857 875 to reposition the belt anchors.

On Jetta models, Volkswagen recommends the anchoring points shown in Fig. 4-39 for rear-seat child restraint systems with a tethering strap. Installation requires removal of the rear seat as described in 4.8 Rear Seats.

Fig. 4-39.

Anchoring points (arrows) for child restraint tethering straps. Line d is 195 mm (7.68 in.) from edge of shelf.

Mark the line shown and drill a 8.5 mm (11/32 in.) hole at the intersection of the reinforcing seam and line. Measure and cut a 21 mm (7/16 in.) hole in the same location of the hat shelf lining. De-burr all holes and seal them using paint or silicone sealant. Install the carpeting and the seat. Install the anchor fitting supplied with the child seat using the parts shown in Fig. 4-40.

Fig. 4-40.

Child restraint anchor installed to rear shelf. Hex bolt 1 is part no. N 014 326 1. Spacer ring 2 is part no. 803 019 825 B. Washer 3 is part no. N 015 401 4. Hex nut 4 is part no. N 011 008 18.