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Old May 13, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVS Y2K
If your head was getting ready to pass through that space in an accident, I don't think safety would be an issue at that point any more.
Absolutely!!
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Never have seen something like that on a C5.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Many of us are in the dark on this one...
Does it not say "side airbag" or something? That's what it looks to be but in the vehicles I have that have that feature, it's clearly marked.
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Old May 13, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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I just checked my 03 MSG coupe and have them also. I never noticed them. Must be something that was added in 03????

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Old May 13, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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My guess is:

Hidden anchor brackets for a LATCH (Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children) System.
The owners manual states that Top Tethers are required in Canada.
Maybe cheaper to install them in all vehicles and just cover them if the vehicle is shipped to the US.
Perhaps a Canadian owner can shed some light on this.

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Old May 14, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Well I got an answer. It was put in to prevent someone's head from getting stuck between the seat and halo. This came from a GM Corvette Tech.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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First I've ever seen of those.
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