1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166

Tethering to floor anchor Ford recommends placing tethered safety seats in a rear seating position with the tether strap attached to the tether anchor bolt as shown in the following illustration. Tether anchor point locations To gain access to the anchoring bolt, cut through the plastic along the U-shaped tether location outlines on the carpet of the luggage area. Remove the bolt that is currently in the anchor location. The tether anchor hardware has been preassembled. To attach it, orient the tab in the bracket toward the front of the vehicle and securely tighten the bolt. Follow the child safety seat directions for attaching the tether strap to the anchor bracket. 162