I have a '97 Mercury Mountaineer that I need to get tethers installed, and in doing some research I have seen time and time again that the LATCH manual says
What I would REALLY like to get is a PDF of the mystical "Program Code R7C"... If that is not possible a PDF of the portion of the LATCH manual that has this information in it... Last but not least, I need the PN / install info for my vehicle...
I also found a post with this information
For 1989 and later models, Ford will pay their dealers to install tether anchors (Program R7C).
What I would REALLY like to get is a PDF of the mystical "Program Code R7C"... If that is not possible a PDF of the portion of the LATCH manual that has this information in it... Last but not least, I need the PN / install info for my vehicle...
I also found a post with this information
COMPLIMENTARY TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - Program Code R7C
This complimentary installation program allows participating dealerships to install multiple supplied tether anchor kits at no charge to the customer. The installation offer applies to all 1989-2001 Model-Year Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury passenger cars and light trucks (2002 & newer come factory installed) that do not have at least one factory-installed tether anchor in a rear seating position (U.S. Federal regulations require that new vehicles produced after September 1, 2000 have factory-installed tether anchors, and that new forward-facing child Ford Motor Company Marketing, Sales and Service seats have tether straps).
CLAIMING GUIDELINES
Dealers will be reimbursed (via ACES II) as follows:
Parts reimbursement for the tether anchor kit(s) will be at the Dealer Price plus the applicable parts allowance for the given model year.
Labor reimbursement for installing anchor kits will be at the standard labor operation hours multiplied by the Dealer's approved warranty labor rate in effect on the date of installation.
The following should be included on the claim submitted to ACES II:
Program Code: R7C
Labor Operations:
995001A - 0.5 hr for one anchor
995001B - 0.8 for two anchors
995001C - 1.0 for three anchors
Causal Part Use Child Seat Belt Anchor Kit part number (70613D74 for customer-supplied hardware.)
No anchor hardware kit is available for a few older trucks (1989-1990 Bronco II and 1989-1991 Aerostar, Econoline, and Bronco I) that were designed to use the generic hardware now supplied with most forward facing child seats. For these vehicles, Ford will reimburse Dealers for installation of owner-supplied hardware provided with child seats or the Ford kit (if and when available). Instructions for installing the hardware are included in the Owner Guides and shop manuals for these vehicles.
Note: This program (R7C) does not apply to 2002 & newer vehicles.