LATCH Attached? When I tried to install the LATCH belt (rear facing) it won't stretch far enough because it is stitched to a piece of nylon which is rivited to the plastic in the center back of the carseat. The instruction manual does not show the latch belt secured to the carseat at all and I was wondering if it would be ok to cut the belt loose. There is nothing in the manual about the LATCH belt being permanently attached to the carseat. It shows it loose for both the forward and rear facing installations. Thanks, David
Baby Gear - Cosco - Alpha Omega Elite 5-Point 22-155
Answers & Comments
The latch can be used in the rear facing position.
On mine there was a screw which secured the nylon to the seat.
You need to remove the screw and remove the LATCH belt.
The LATCH belt must then be threaded through the belt location under the child's seat, rather than behind.
Pay attention if there are any arrows on your LATCH belt which point up, so that you thread the belt the right way. Remember that the seat is going to be rear facing! : )
On the side of my seat it shows a picture with the LATCH in use, threaded underneath the child's seat. Maybe your shows this too.
Hope this works for you!
Stuart
Don't cut it off. If it won't reach and you can't adjust the length of it, just use the lap belt until you child can face forward. I didn't use the LATCH system when my son was younger because my car didn't have it and he was fine. the seat was secure enough with the lap belt only.
Hope this helps.