PDA

View Full Version : tethering a marathon in an olds


katie9143
10-05-2007, 05:36 PM
i just got my new marathon in the mail and i have it all installed except for the top tether strap. i have an 01 olds alero and i cant figure out how and where to attach the tether and i really want to use it as that is the reason i paid the extra $ for the marathon and didnt just get the fisher price!!

if anyone knows or can tell me where i might get that info i would be eternally greatful :D

crunchierthanthou
10-05-2007, 06:10 PM
So you're tethering rf?

You'll need to find a spot under the front seats. Sometimes you have to pop off plastic trim pieces to expose the metal components that are bolted to the vehicle frame. You need an immovable bar that is anchored to the car. Seat legs work well and seatbelt buckle stalk anchors will do as long as it isn't interfering with another passenger using that seatbelt. There's a d-ring that came with the tether (nylon strap with metal ring at one end and a loop at the other). You wrap the d-ring around the bar you choose and pass the metal ring back through the loop. Then you attach the tether hook to the metal ring. Pull it just tight enough to get all the slack out. It doesn't have to be overly tight- just taut.

If you can't see anything that will work, can you take a picture of the under-side of the seat in front of the Marathon? Maybe we can help you spot something that will work.