Most people don’t think about it, but every time they get in their car, they’re putting their child at risk. And not just any child—their child in a car seat. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly one million children are injured in car crashes each year. And of those injuries, more than half occur when a child is unrestrained in a car seat. In this blog post, we will show you how to remove your car seat base safely and cleanly. We will also provide instructions on how to properly store your car seat when you’re not using it. By following these steps, you can help keep your child safe while driving.
What You’ll Need
If you have a car seat that has a base, you’ll need to remove it before cleaning the car. The easiest way to do this is by using a Phillips screwdriver and removing the four screws that hold the base in place. Once they’re out, gently pull the base off of the car seat. You can discard it or keep it for future use if you plan on reusing your car seat.
How to Remove the Car Seat Base
If you have a newer car, the car seat base may be remove with a few simple tools. Older cars will require either a crowbar or an Allen wrench to remove the screws that hold the car seat in place.
There are six screws on older models and four on newer ones. There is usually a label that tells you which screw corresponds to which hole on the base. Once all six screws are removed, tilt the base forward and pull it off of the car. Be sure to support the back of the car seat while doing this as it may collapse if unsupported.
Newer cars often have a release button located at the back of the seat where you insert your key fob. Press and hold this button for two seconds until it releases the seat from its mounting bracket.
On older cars, there is likely only one mounting bracket and release button, located near the center console near your feet. With both hands, lift up on one side of bracket until it pops off and then grab hold of opposite side and pull straight up – it should come out easily. If not, try jiggling it around or pulling from different angles before giving up and removing the screws that hold it in place with an Allen wrench (shown below).
Tips for Removing a Car Seat Base
Removing a car seat base is a simple process that can help you save time and energy when cleaning your car. Here are four tips for removing a car seat base:
1. Locate the fasteners that hold the base to the vehicle. There may be two or four screws, clips, or rivets holding the base in place. Once you have located these fasteners, use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove them.
2. If the base has an attachment point on either side, pull them away from the vehicle before unscrewing the fasteners. This will make it easier to remove the base from the vehicle once all of the fasteners are removed.
3. If there are no fasteners holding the base in place, simply pull it off of the vehicle. Be careful not to damage any surfaces while removing it!
4. Once the base is free from the vehicle, clean it with a damp cloth or vacuum cleaner before reinstalling it on another car
Conclusion
If you’ve ever had to remove a car seat base, then you know it can be a pain! In this article, we’ll show you how to do it quickly and easily. Our tips will save you time and frustration, so make sure to read them before getting started.