Using top tether anchor in 2004-2009 Toyota Solara

djc6

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Mother in law has a 2004-2009 Toyota Solara. I can't seem to get either of our car seats installed in her car. My two car seats are a "The First Years True Fit Convertible Car Seat" and a "Graco - Nautilus 3-in-1".

On the Solara, the rear seat headrests have a cover on the back of them that you remove to expose the top tether anchor. I can't get the LATCH connector to fit except by hooking it onto the anchor point upside down, in which case I can't tighten the strap because of how the the strap lays against the headrest.

Anyone else have a Solara who can shed some light? I know its not a popular family car :) I only have to install a car seat in it every few months.
 
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murphydog77

Admin - CPST Instructor
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Are you going over the top of the headrest or coming up from underneath to attach the tether anchor? I can't find any specifics on how to attach the tether clip, but it sounds like you should be going over the top of the headrest with the tether strap. Does the owner's manual for the car specify?
 

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