How to remove the flippin' bellypad?

[mariza]

someone help before I cut this thing off! I am finally getting around to change the cover of my Marathon after receiving the replacement from Britax 3 weeks ago! (been using the RA since)
I can't for the life of me get the belly pad off of the buckle. I tried twisting and turning, pulling gently, yanking harshly nothing seems to work. I do not want to rip it but I'm not sure I have another option. Thanks!

[Momof3Labs]

Remove the buckle strap, and the belly pad will come off over the end opposite the buckle. To remove the buckle strap, you have to slide the metal piece up through the shell - requires a little manipulation, but isn't too bad in the end.

[Toba]

You know, it's funny. On our first Marathon (which now resides in DH's SUV since it's tan and our new van is grey), the belly pad was ALWAYS falling off. On our new Marathon, it doesn't look like it would EVER budge. Did they change them?


~Kimberly Anne~
Noah Nevan, March 12, 2004
*the light of my life*

[mariza]

Thanks, I was able to change the cover without ripping anything :)

[KrisM]

That's what I was wondering. We have a Wizard and don't use teh belly pad because it kept falling off - it would end up outside the car more often than not.

[Momof3Labs]

Yes, they did change them. They also changed the rubber things on the straps so that they don't poke baby's face!