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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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Are the triangular clips in the carpet on the rear deck just tie downs? I have never used them or heard anyone mention them. Are they just into sheet metal and serve no other purpose? I just want to make sure I can take them out without something dropping on the other side of the screws holding them down.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 11:02 PM
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werd...Ive always wondered what those are?
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 03:24 AM
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restraints for child seats.


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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 05:09 AM
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Ah.....definitely don't need those. Thanks!
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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restraints for child seats.


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Yep, they have been required in all cars for some years.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Is that true? Cause my former Formula (R.I.P.) didn't have them and my SS does. What gives?!?!? Some people have them and some people don't.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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Im thinking of connecting my rear straps from my 5 point harness to them. Anybody else do this? Will it work and is it safe?
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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I believe they were first mandated in 1999 or 2000. My '00 'bird has them.
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00 was the first year. neither my T/A or SS has them and they are both 99s
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Plug the hole if you take them out, I think it does to open air... Can't remember for sure though...
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My 2000 had them. But they were taken out for a sound system
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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So it hasn't been confirmed.....do I need to plug holes, will some backing nut fall to the ground....anyone?

I assume there must be some substance to the connection if it is related to child safety.
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