ISOFIX Anchor Confusion (rear fitting) advice needed please

potts · 03-13-2009, 03:48 PM

Hi folks,

Having done lots of Googling and searches on this and other forums, I'm still not sure if my 2006 320D SE has rear ISOFIX anchors fitted. Basically, I would like to know where they are and what should they look like? I can see two brackets at the back of the boot, one on each side. Are these the ISOFIX anchors or are they for some other boot accessory? Or do I have to take out the back seat to get to the anchors?

One post said that all BMW's have had them fitted as standard in the rear since 2002, though I haven't got a clue if this is true. I've also tried to find installation guides/close-up images etc, but without success. I guess a trip to my dealer would solve the problem, but thought this information would be easy to find on the web.

Can anybody please explain where and what the ISOFIX anchors look like, it'd be greatly appreciated?

Richard

jinjur · 03-13-2009, 04:23 PM

in your back seats, there should be 4 small (match box side) plastic flaps.

these are the iso fix mounts, they open and the isofix seat base clicks in.

in the front passenger seat they are fully hidden but still there

HTH

JJ

bobbba · 03-14-2009, 04:43 AM

Some (many?) e90's have the isofix clips but not the plastic guides. My 06 e90 is like this so they are not visible. You have to lift up the back cushion about an inch between the back and the bottom part of the seat to reach the the metal brackets. They look like giant staples and they are on both sides in the back.

Some baby car seats come with plastic guides to help keep the cushion out of the way.

It's a bit of a pain but it's worth it.

RCUK · 03-14-2009, 07:01 AM

Not sure if you have it all bought yet but i can def recommend the maxi cosi cabriofix baby seat and the easifix base.

hmi1750 · 03-14-2009, 08:33 AM

bobbba where does the harness that goes over the top go? Do you have the hooks on the rear parcel shelf bit behind the headrests?

jjbirch · 03-14-2009, 08:42 AM

06 bmws it was a option cost about £40 i think, when i got my car i asked after and it hasnt got it

RCUK · 03-14-2009, 08:53 AM

isofix is simply to metal prongs that clip into the chassis of the car - there is nothing else to connect.

potts · 03-14-2009, 09:42 AM

Brilliant! Found em!

jinjur - thanks for the info. I've definitely seen the plastic flaps in MINIs but not in an E90.

bobbba - thanks for this - I should've used a torch the first time I looked, then I'd have seen the 'giant staples'. Brilliant, thanks so much for solving this! Picture attached for anyone else looking for these.

RCUK - that's the exact seet/ISOFIX combination we've been looking at - they're Which Magazine's top choice too.

Thanks folks, problem solved!

RCUK · 03-14-2009, 10:00 AM

OTT ... but if u need to buy baby stuff try www.kiddicare.com weve bought loads from them and they are really well priced.

- Paul - · 03-14-2009, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by potts

Brilliant! Found em!

jinjur - thanks for the info. I've definitely seen the plastic flaps in MINIs but not in an E90.

bobbba - thanks for this - I should've used a torch the first time I looked, then I'd have seen the 'giant staples'. Brilliant, thanks so much for solving this! Picture attached for anyone else looking for these.

RCUK - that's the exact seet/ISOFIX combination we've been looking at - they're Which Magazine's top choice too.

Thanks folks, problem solved!

I think its only leather that has the flaps?

jinjur · 03-14-2009, 12:55 PM

Could well be mate.......our E91 has half leather

JJ

bobbba · 03-15-2009, 04:53 PM

We've got the maxi cosi cabriofix baby seat and the easifix base as well. Works really well. Just watch for what you are buying if it's online as there's an easyfix base(isofix) and an easybase(seatbelts) and they are easily mixed up.

You can pick them up on Ebay as well although obviously check thoroughly for any defects.

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potts Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F31 320D M Sport + Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	ISOFIX Anchor Confusion (rear fitting) advice needed please Hi folks, Having done lots of Googling and searches on this and other forums, I'm still not sure if my 2006 320D SE has rear ISOFIX anchors fitted. Basically, I would like to know where they are and what should they look like? I can see two brackets at the back of the boot, one on each side. Are these the ISOFIX anchors or are they for some other boot accessory? Or do I have to take out the back seat to get to the anchors? One post said that all BMW's have had them fitted as standard in the rear since 2002, though I haven't got a clue if this is true. I've also tried to find installation guides/close-up images etc, but without success. I guess a trip to my dealer would solve the problem, but thought this information would be easy to find on the web. Can anybody please explain where and what the ISOFIX anchors look like, it'd be greatly appreciated? Richard
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jinjur yes....spelt with J's 55 Rep 963 Posts Drives: F31 325D MSport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoRtH eYeLaNd iTrader: (0)	in your back seats, there should be 4 small (match box side) plastic flaps. these are the iso fix mounts, they open and the isofix seat base clicks in. in the front passenger seat they are fully hidden but still there HTH JJ
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bobbba Enlisted Member 5 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M Sport (E90) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Some (many?) e90's have the isofix clips but not the plastic guides. My 06 e90 is like this so they are not visible. You have to lift up the back cushion about an inch between the back and the bottom part of the seat to reach the the metal brackets. They look like giant staples and they are on both sides in the back. Some baby car seats come with plastic guides to help keep the cushion out of the way. It's a bit of a pain but it's worth it.
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	Not sure if you have it all bought yet but i can def recommend the maxi cosi cabriofix baby seat and the easifix base. __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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hmi1750 Major 25 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: M135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	bobbba where does the harness that goes over the top go? Do you have the hooks on the rear parcel shelf bit behind the headrests?
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jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	06 bmws it was a option cost about £40 i think, when i got my car i asked after and it hasnt got it
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	isofix is simply to metal prongs that clip into the chassis of the car - there is nothing else to connect. __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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potts Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: F31 320D M Sport + Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Thank you fellas!! Brilliant! Found em! jinjur - thanks for the info. I've definitely seen the plastic flaps in MINIs but not in an E90. bobbba - thanks for this - I should've used a torch the first time I looked, then I'd have seen the 'giant staples'. Brilliant, thanks so much for solving this! Picture attached for anyone else looking for these. RCUK - that's the exact seet/ISOFIX combination we've been looking at - they're Which Magazine's top choice too. Thanks folks, problem solved!
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	OTT ... but if u need to buy baby stuff try www.kiddicare.com weve bought loads from them and they are really well priced. __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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jinjur yes....spelt with J's 55 Rep 963 Posts Drives: F31 325D MSport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NoRtH eYeLaNd iTrader: (0)	Could well be mate.......our E91 has half leather JJ
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bobbba Enlisted Member 5 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M Sport (E90) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	We've got the maxi cosi cabriofix baby seat and the easifix base as well. Works really well. Just watch for what you are buying if it's online as there's an easyfix base(isofix) and an easybase(seatbelts) and they are easily mixed up. You can pick them up on Ebay as well although obviously check thoroughly for any defects.
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