When you’re out and about with your new baby, one of the first things you’ll want to do is take Graco car seat off base. It would be easy to do if the car seat were simply bolted onto the base, but it’s not that simple. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to take Graco car seat off base in both cars and convertibles. We’ll also give you tips on installing and removing other types of car seats from bases. So read on and learn how to take Graco car seat off base like a pro!
Disconnect the Base
1. Disconnect the base from the car.
2. Remove the four screws that attach the base to the car.
3. Lift the base off of the car.
4. Disconnect the straps and clips that hold the base in place on the car.
5. Take care not to lose any of the pieces!
Remove the Graco Car Seat
Graco car seats can be removed from the base easily by following these steps:
1. Locate and unlatch the safety belt([https://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Car- Seat-from-the-Base ”How To Remove a Car Seat from the Base”]).
2. Take off the infant restraint([[File:Car_seat_latch_3x3x3.gif|link=]]).
3. Remove the cover([[File:Car_seat_cover_2x2x2.jpg|link=]]) on the back of the seat, then unzip and remove the fabric ([[File:Car_seat_fabric_removal.jpg|link=]]) cushion from inside of it.
4. Lift up on one end of the front support frame ([[File:Graco%20car%20seat%20support%20frame%201_.JPG|link=]]) to detach it from the seat bottom and set it aside.[[File:Graco car seat removal guide 2x2x2 1_.jpg|link=]]
Remove the Belt Path
Here is a video demonstrating how to remove the Graco base from your car:
1. Open the car door and locate the Graco base on your seat.
2. Once located, pull up on the base to remove it from the vehicle.
3. Store the base in a safe place or dispose of it according to manufacturer guidelines.
Unbuckle the LATCH System
How to Unbuckle the LATCH System on a Graco Car Seat
If you have a Graco car seat that uses the LATCH system, follow these simple steps to remove it from your vehicle:
1. Open the car door and locate the two LATCH anchors on either side of the car.
2. Slide each anchor up and away from the car. The belt will automatically retract.
3. Push down on one corner of the car seat’s base to release it from the vehicle’s floorboard. The car seat should now be free to move around.
Lift the Car Seat off of the Base
If you have a Graco car seat that is attached to the base, there are a few simple steps you can take to lift it off of the base:
1. Open the car door and remove the infant from their car seat. If your infant is in a convertible car seat, you will need to remove both sections of the seat.
2. Lift up on one side of the car seat and pull it away from the base.
3. Open the other side of the car seat and release it from the base.
4. Carefully move the infant into their new carrier or onto your lap if they are not using a carrier yet. Close both sides of the car seat and attach it to your child’s carrier with buckle or strap.
Clean Up
If your car seat is too dirty to use, you can clean it with a mild soap and water. Wet the car seat cover and sponge in the soapy water. Work up a lather on the sponge and scrub the surface of the car seat cover. Rinse off the soap and dry the car seat cover.