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There is a "hook" under the carpet in the rear deck that helps but the issue is with the seat belt.
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I was able to get a car seat installed correcxtly (according to my neighbor who is a LEO) in my 996 with the use of the OE seat belts and
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What I do is run the shoulder belt under the seat cusion as if it were only a lap belt, then I pull the belt all the way out to activte the ratchet mechanism.
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I've been using the Britax Roundabout seat for 1.5 years now in the back with the standard seatbelt as the anchor.
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I secure mine using the seatbelt, but I would prefer to use a latch.
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What I do is run the shoulder belt under the seat cusion as if it were only a lap belt, then I pull the belt all the way out to activte the ratchet mechanism.
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I have searched the forum in vain so any lead would be appreciated.
I have 2002 C4S without any "latch" system. Went to a prefessional installer to get them to install my Britax Roundabout child seat (forward facing) using the seat belt. They say they cannot do it because the seat belt receptacle is too forward. Needless to say that this severily limits my use of the car and that I am being pressured to "get a more family oriented car".
Any tricks?
Thanks.
You can use one of these to run through the back of the carseat where your normal strap would be and attach the hooks to the bottom of the seatback on the metal. This will hold it tighter and allow for easier removal than with your included strap anyway. I carry one with me in case I have to transport tha carseat to someone else's car temporarily.
What I do is run the shoulder belt under the seat cusion as if it were only a lap belt, then I pull the belt all the way out to activte the ratchet mechanism. Then you can let the seat belt go back in and it will ratchet and not loosen up. In the rear carpet area there is a perferated portion ("U" shaped) right behind each rear seat, that has to be cut loose and folded up to acces a rear tie down for a rear center latch. By mounting it this way you have a strong tie down in a downward direction with the seat belt and a strong rearward tie down with the rear latch. Your owners manual will have a section showing where the rear tie down is behind the carpet.
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Hey ML - not sure where you are in Toronto, I'm at Yonge & St. Clair and have had a Recaro seat in my C2 for a couple years (coming out in a month or so - waiting for the kid to hit 40 pounds).
It doesn't fit perfect, but it is absolutely secure. Are you sure there's no latch system? I had to cut the carpet to get at it, but it was there.
I secure mine using the seatbelt, but I would prefer to use a latch.
Glenn, (by the way, you stole my name). I have the cut outs in my rear deck but when I fold them up, I don't see any latches there. They are shown on my owners manual but I haven't found them in the car.
Unless I don't know what I'm doing.
Can anyone post a pic of their rear deck latches and I can compare with what I have?
My girls are 6 and 3.5. This is what I use. I know the 3.5 year old should still be in a 4 point seat, but I feel this seat is still very safe. They do not fit perfectly but the seat belt goes over their waste and across their shoulder as it should and is plenty tight. Someone has posted to remove the seat cusions before placing the car seats, but that seems not to fit as well, maybe they are a different seat.
Anyway, my kids are my life and I feel confortable with these seats. Obviously I drive extra cautiously with them in the car. Now when I am by myself...........
Hmm - interesting. I wonder if it has to do with both of you having C4S's. If I remember correctly, the latch was right there. I'll look again tonight when I get home.
Glenn, I am in the Bloor/Sherbourne area.
With respect to the latch, I am referring to the system that is build in the seat. There is a "hook" under the carpet in the rear deck that helps but the issue is with the seat belt.
For those interested, I actually got the dealer to cut the carpet to expose the rear hook. I believe that there might be a TSB on the topic. It was pretty deep and you have to remove the foam. I will try to post a pic to show you.
ML - of course. Yeah, no you're right. No latch system in the 996. Seat belt works great for me. You pull it all the way out and the lock engages. You just do the seat belt up through the seat, and push down on the seat to create pressure and it the locking mechanism stays engaged. Seat is solid for me.
I've been using the Britax Roundabout seat for 1.5 years now in the back with the standard seatbelt as the anchor. Secure and no problems. This is not a job you should need a professional installer todo and the factory seatbelt works fine. I do put a folded large towel under the seat to protect the car and level the mounting surface, but that is it.
Here's a pic.
I do also use the standard rear seatbelts to secure both a "Roemer King" (left) and a "Fisher Price" (right) in the rear of my 996. The Roemer has a 5 point harness.
Use the seatbelt only with a cab, no issues. Need to pull the belt out until it clicks/ratchets and locks. You may have more room if you remove the rear seats, it only takes a few minutes.
