When I added a third seatbelt to my Westy's rear seat, I found that the
seatbelt anchors screwed into nuts that were welded to the car.  Seats are
probably the same.

On Thu, 17 Jul 1997, Chris Holtz wrote:

> In the camper the rear bench seat box frame is fixed to the body via
> three shiny brass 13mm bolts.
> 
> I'm tempted to extract one of these bolts, insert an anchor hook that I can
> tether my child's carseat to, and then reinsert the bolt.  Looking
> underneath the camper I don't see any bolts coming through the floor
> near where these ones go in.
> 
> If I remove the bolt will I be able to easily put it back in?  Or will I hear the
> sound of a nut falling away into the depths and then end up with a loose
> rear seat?    Will I need a longer replacement bolt (the anchor is about a
> computer diskette in thickness)?
> 
> Your help would be appreciated.
> 
> Chris Holtz         '84 Westfalia - "Gromit"
> 
> B.T.W. - Volkswagen of Canada/America told me over the phone that
> '84's were not designed for the extra tether of a Canadian carseat.  They
> also would not recommend a workaround because they didn't want to be
> held liable. 
> 
>