Question Is it possible to break a seat while installing?

Ninetales

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I was installing and re-installing my CA today trying to get it more reclined and as I was pushing down and tightening I heard what sounded like a very loud "click" noise.

I actually thought the buckle had come apart, maybe not clicked all the way or something. But it was fine. I don't see anything strange or out of place on the seat or the car, and I wouldn't think they'd be damaged by an average strength woman using a moderate amount of force.

Should I be concerned? Is there anything else I should be looking for as far as damage? I'm already replacing it but I did want to keep it for a ffing backup later.

Thoughts?
 
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lovemybabies924

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Take the cover off and look for stress marks... Do u have latch in that position? Could the shell of the carseat rubbed on the little plastic nub some cars have showing where the latch locations are?

Sent from my iPod touch, sorry for any auto-correct typos!
 

Ninetales

New member
No latch in the center, but the outboard ones are pretty close. I'll check that when I check the shell again.
 

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