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with the 'Upper Anchorage', the strength requirements specified in Clause 34.7, excluding sub-clauses 34.7.2.1 and 34.7.2.2.

34.6.                                ACCESSIBILITY TO ENGAGE AN ATTACHING CLIP
34.6.1.                          Clearance shall be provided around each 'Upper Anchor Fitting' to allow latching and unlatching, without the use of tools, of the 'Attaching Clip' to the 'Upper Anchor Fitting' when it is installed in the vehicle.
34.6.2.                          For guidance to vehicle manufacturers, the clearance parameters shown in Figure 8 are sufficient to demonstrate compliance with Clause 34.6.1.

34.7.                                STRENGTH OF UPPER ANCHORAGES
34.7.1.                          For each 'Upper Anchorage', static or dynamic testing shall be conducted at the vehicle 'Manufacturer's' choice either to clause 34.7.2 or clause 34.7.3 as applicable - using 'Upper Anchor Fitting(s)' provided in accordance with clause 34.2.
34.7.1.1.                    The static test load of 3.4 kN (clause 34.7.2) relates to the upper tether strap load of 7 kN in the dynamic test specified in Australian Standard AS 3629.3-1991 "Methods of Testing Child Restraints Part 3 Dynamic Testing of Upper Anchorage Components".
34.7.2.                          Static Testing - All 'Upper Anchor Fittings' shall be tested simultaneously when installed in the vehicle, and with the 'Seat' or 'Seat' back installed, by application of a test load of not less than 3.4 kN to each 'Upper Anchor Fitting'.
34.7.2.1.                    The direction of the test load shall be within 20° of the 'Design Line of Action' of the 'Upper Anchor Fitting' and not more than 5° to the left or right of the direction of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
34.7.2.2.                    Where the 'Design Line of Action' is determined by the 'Seat' or 'Seat' back, and the 'Upper Anchor Fitting' is located more than 100 mm below a horizontal plane tangential to the point on the top of the 'Seat' back longitudinally 'Forward' of the 'Upper Anchor Fitting' then, with the 'Seat' or 'Seat' back installed, the load shall be applied 'Forward' of the 'Seat' back and not more than 5° above or below the horizontal and not more than 5° to the left or right of the direction of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
34.7.2.3.                    Each 'Upper Anchorage' and 'Upper Anchor Fitting' shall be capable of supporting the test load for a period of not less than one second.
34.7.3.                          Dynamic Testing - All 'Upper Anchor Fittings' shall be tested simultaneously when installed in the test vehicle body, including the complete 'Rear Seat' assembly or 'Vehicle Rear Seat' assembly and with test dummies restrained in each seating position for which a 'Upper Anchor Fitting' is provided.
34.7.3.1.                    The test dummies shall each have a mass of not less than 21.4 kg or shall comply with the requirements described in technical drawings produced by the TNO (Research Institute for Road