1997 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual - Page 27

Child Safety Using Child Restraints with Tethers Your Honda has several attachment points that allow a tether-style child seat to be installed. Tethers do not replace the use of seat belts. Even if a tether is used, a child seat must always be secured properly with the vehicle's seat belts. U.S. Models Canadian Models Your Honda has attachment points for a tether-style child seat to be installed on the second or third seat as shown. Two tether attachment points are located on the tailgate sill that allow a tether-style child seat to be installed on the third seat. Use the dimensions in the illustration to locate the attachment point you want to use. Cut a 7/8 inch (22 mm) diameter hole. Install the tether hardware that came with the child seat. Tighten the bolt to: 16 lbf.ft (2.2 kgf.m, 22 N.m) If you are not sure how to install the hardware, have it installed by your authorized Honda dealer. If you need an anchor plate and mounting hardware, contact your Honda dealer. Driver and Passenger Safety