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<E30> rear shelf panel bolt holes

Evan Arnerich wrote: 

>While I had the fiber board rear shelf out (for new rear speakers), I
noticed
>there are three threaded holes in the metal panel beneath the fiber board.
One
>of the bolt holes is in the middle, with another two positioned directly
>behind the driver and front seat passenger, respectively. Curiously, these
>holes don't seem to be threaded for metric bolts (none of my available M8
bolts
>fit), but a 5/16" SAE bolt fits perfectly.
>Does anyone have any reasonable theories for the purpose of these? Head
>restraints? Shoulder harness? IMHO they're a little small for any of these.

These holes are for mounting the tether strap to a child safety seat. 

Regards,
Bob Stommel
(former user of child safety seats)