I was trying to get my son fitted to the seat before installing it when I discovered the chest plate won't stay latched.
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If the chest plate doesn't stay latched, then it's faulty. I would return the seat for another. I had that problem occasionally on the first Boulevard we owned, but this new model seems to have a better design and we've had no trouble.
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Contact Britax. They will send you a replacement. Or you can return it to Amazon (if that is where you purchased the seat). Do NOT use the seat without the chest clip fastened. It is required to use the chest clip and it should be at nipple level or armpit level. Also if you child is rear facing, make sure the straps are at or below their shoulders. If the child is forward facing the straps should be above the shoulders. This is very important for the seat's performance in a crash.
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I just got mine today and have the same problem. The metal hinges won't budge at all and the device won't fit in the cigarette lighter.
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it is very difficult for my kid and I. I have to buy the additional extension for the seat belt locking mechanism
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The chest part won't but the arm wings will prevent (or make it difficult) to keep arms at the side.
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Did not notice that problem, as long as the hooks goes over the latch and snap in, it should stay in just have make sure it's pushing all the way
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I have this seat and mine is popping off also. I'm going to try and take it back to Lowes.
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My seat was purchased in November 2013. I find the chest latch EXTREMELY tight and difficult to unlatch. I also find the strap you pull to tighten the entire harness very hard to get tight enough. These are the only negatives to the seat, but I wouldn't buy it again knowing what I know now. On the other hand, I bought this model because my daughter already had one (for the same child) and she recommended it.
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Make sure the sliver latch is all the way towards the end of the handle before pushing lever to lock in...back to pan side
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I had no such problem don't remember what "letter" screw would be the right one...I suggest a longer screw or a dab of glue on it before you screw it in to help it seat permanently...
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I have the same problem. I couldn't fix the safety hinge . If anyone can help will be highly appreciate Thanks
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I managed to get the front seat belt wrapped around it and clicked in place. It wasn't a sure thing but kept it from sliding forwardin braking situations. Hope this helps
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We purchased three of these seats when our grandchildren were visiting last year; I believe we latched them on to the seat belts and they remained in the car that way. Not sure what you mean by Latch. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Don't do it, very hard to install, at least it was in my case of a BMW install. Took 1.5hrs, pliers, and a screw driver. The problem is that the back latch that prevents whiplash, where the tether goes into, is very thick. Thicker than the tether latch it's supposed to accommodate so it's a REAL PAIN to switch these car seats. I finally got it in, after much cursing. I like it now that it's in but no way in hell I would take it out.
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Thomas - I just spoke to my son and he says no it won't work. He tried to make it fit but it's not deep enough.
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The LATCH straps seemed like they would be easy to install because you just clip them into the car and pull the extra strap to tighten. However, once I clipped them into the LATCH hooks on the car, I wasn't strong enough to cinch them tight enough. Same goes for the top tether; my husband had to tighten it. I wouldn't have been able to install the seat on my own.
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It fits, but I can't get it to stay seated. I doesn't lock properly. I'm so frustrated! Why would they make this thing the way they have?
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My box has an entirely metal latch inside and out. Careful and very slight adjustment by pliers (with plastic sleeved jaws to keep from marring the finish) was in order for me so the door would stay latched and not fall open. No big deal.