All information about retrofitting the Isofix system!

The little ones need to be protected, especially in the car. Means Isofix systems child seats can be securely and easily attached to cars. In this case, however, it is necessary that the vehicle manufacturer Lugs between the bench and the backrest are mounted. Since 2013, these have been part of one of the statutory provisions Compulsory equipment. But with a vehicle that already does in it was built in 2013, it is advisable to check whether the retaining eyelets are actually there. As a rule, Isofix eyelets can only be found on the outer rear seats, if at all. As a rule, Isofix brackets are rarely installed on the passenger seat. Unfortunately, this also applies to vehicles that are as good as new.

If there are no corresponding eyelets, retrofitting can be considered.

How can you tell if a car is equipped with Isofix eyelets? If Isofix eyelets are installed in a vehicle, the corresponding symbol can be found on the plastic covers. This symbol identifies a stylized child seat that is located in a circle. This often includes the term "ISOFIX". The equipment of the vehicle can be found in the manual. If no plastic covers are installed, there may be a small "Isofix" print on the fabric / leather of the seats.

However, it can also be that the Isofix eyelets are installed in the vehicle, but these through the backrest or a seat bench concealed are. That is the case when the previous owner has the eyelets not has explicitly ordered or this not Were part of the standard equipment. To find out whether the appropriate eyelets are installed, a handle between the backrest and the bench is sufficient. A semicircular eyelet can be found save Retrofitting required.

Features

It can happen that child seats reported an Isofix bracket additional Need backup. Then, depending on the type of seat, Low tether, Top tether or a Support foot. Fastening a child seat with a top tether is only possible if when the vehicle is factory-fitted with top tether and Isofix eyelets. Is this not the case it is not possible to use the seat as it can generally be retrofitted with top tether not is possible.

Option - retrofit Isofix bracket?

If an Isofix bracket is to be retrofitted, this is only advisable if there are already holes in the vehicle body, i.e. a "Isofix preparation“On the part of the manufacturer. Models that ab that were produced in the year 2000 usually have such holes. Are in the vehicles save Bores are available, is a retrofit not advised. In such a case, it is sufficient to remove the back seat. Then a Retrofit set to be assembled.

Once this has been done, it is possible to install all child seats that have Isofix hooks but that do not require a top tether. To ensure that the Isofix retrofit has been installed correctly and that no errors have been made, it is always better to have the installation carried out by a car workshop. Depending on the manufacturer of the vehicle, the material costs of a retrofit kit are approximately 50 euros to 100 euros. Accordingly, based on an hourly rate of 100 euros and installation work of around 30 to 60 minutes, costs total around 100 euros to 200 euros. There is even more information about Isofix retrofitting in our article "Retrofitting Isofix - the best hold for the child seat!".