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2.
Check Buckle
Pull up on buckle strap to
make sure it is secured.
The buckle must not pull out.
3.
Failure to place buckle strap’s metal retainer
completely through pad and shell can result in
serious injury or death to the child.
From bottom of child restraint,
pull buckle strap’s metal
retainer
completely through
pad and shell
.
C-9
Installing Harness System
Install Buckle Strap
Choose one of the three slots
that is closest to child. From
the front of child restraint,
push buckle strap’s metal
retainer through pad and
shell. Make sure that buckle is
facing out.
You
MUST
use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap slots
when rear-facing. Any slot can be used for forward-
facing.
1.
1
2
3
Make Harness Straps Even
Take both ends of the harness
strap and make them even in
length.
Do not twist harness straps.
Thread Harness Guides on
Harness Strap
Slide one harness guide on each
harness strap end.
6.
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Thread Harness Strap
NOTE:
Make sure sewn end of
the harness strap loop faces
the buckle before starting.
Thread the harness strap
down through lower harness
guide on left side of shell
(1)
across bottom of shell and up
through lower harness guide
on right side
(2)
.
NOTE:
For easier assembly, remove the harness guides.
See section C-8, step 2.
4.
1
2
Failure to place the harness
adjustment strap between
shell and the harness straps
as shown can result in
serious injury or death.
Secure Harness Guides
Press harness guides into the
holes in the pad and shell.
7.
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