When it comes to car seats, there are a lot of choices to be made. Which one should you buy? Where should it go in your car? How old should it be? And of course, the big question: how do you remove the back from a Graco car seat? If you’re like most people, this is something you’ve probably never had to worry about before. But if you have a young child who’s outgrown their car seat, chances are you need to start thinking about how to remove the back. Luckily, the process is actually quite simple and straightforward. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps necessary to remove the back from a Graco car seat.
What You’ll Need
In order to remove the back from a Graco car seat, you will need a Philips head screwdriver, straight edge, and towel. The first step is to position the car seat on a flat surface. Then, use the screwdriver to remove the three screws that hold the back onto the chair. Once they are removed, carefully place the towel over the back of the car seat and lift it off of the chair.
How To Do It
If you have a Graco car seat that needs the back removed, follow these steps:
1. Remove the four screws that attach the back to the base of the car seat.
2. Pull off the back of the car seat.
3. Flip over the back and remove the fabric padding and Velcro straps.
4. Wash all of the components in hot water with a mild detergent. Dry them thoroughly before reassembling.
Tips for Removing a Back from a Graco Car Seat
If you plan on using your car seat in a different vehicle, or if you need to remove it for any other reason, follow these tips:
1. Locate the shoulder strap anchors. Both the front and rear anchors are typically located near the base of the seat. Use a wrench to loosen both anchors and pull the strap away from the seat.
2. Pull down on each side of the back panel until it separates from the seat. Detach both side panels by pulling off the snaps.
3. Remove the infant insert by pulling outwards on each side until it comes free from its mountings. Discard the insert if needed.
4. Remove the straps from both sides of the back panel and discard them.
5. Spread the back panel open so that it’s lying flat on a surface and line up one edge with one of the attachment points on either side of the base of the seat frame. Insert a screwdriver into one end of each mounting strip and twist until it clicks into place (the strip should now be secured). Repeat with remaining strips, ensuring that each strip is evenly spaced around the circumference of the back panel (you’ll need to reattach them later when reinstalling your car seat in your vehicle).
Conclusion
If you’re looking to remove the back of your Graco car seat, follow these simple steps: 1. Open the car seat and locate the two straps that hold the front of the car seat in place. Unbuckle both straps and pull them out from under the child’s head and body. 2. Loosen one screw on either side of the canopy (the cover that hangs down over your child) by turning it anticlockwise with a Phillips head screwdriver. The screw should come out easily once you’ve loosened it enough. 3. Lift up on one edge of the canopy until it detaches from its clips, then set it aside. Repeat for the other side.