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Anonymous Posted on Oct 02, 2013

My family isofix base which is 3 yrs old can't be released from the car hooks. One of the yellow arms has a pin, which has popped out behind the release mechanism. This is preventing the release mechanism from working. Any suggestions?

  • Richard Douglas
    Richard Douglas Jun 27, 2016

    I have exactly the same problem. I live in HK and want to get my FamilyFix base removed so I can just buy a new one and throw the old one out. No one seems to be able to tell me how to remove it though. There must be some workaround

  • Richard Douglas
    Richard Douglas Jun 27, 2016

    Attached is a view of my issue, the silver pin should be under the grey release button

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Hi

If you're in the UK please contact us on our Facebook page for further instructions.

If you're not in the UK please visit www.maxi-cosi.com and select the country you're in then choose the Contact Us tab on the right side of the screen for your enquiry to be sent through to the customer care team in your country who will be able to assist.

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  • Richard Douglas
    Richard Douglas Jun 27, 2016

    Can you provide instructions here to advise how to release the arm from the IsoFix connector in the car. I just want to remove my FamilyFix base so I can buy a new one. Problem is right now it is stuck to the car. I'm in Hong Kong and can't find details on the Maxi-Cosi website

  • Dorel UK
    Dorel UK Jul 04, 2016

    Hi Richard

    Pop the grey covers off the IsoFix points and use a pair of pliers to squeeze the points and it will release them from the IsoFix in the vehicle. Once this is done, you can contact the customer care team for assistance -

    [email protected]
    (+86) 4006400028

  • Benson Wu
    Benson Wu Sep 02, 2018

    I has the same problem. Anyone knows how to remove the base?

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  • Posted on Mar 13, 2011

SOURCE: We have a cabriofix car seat on a family fix base

Get back to where you bought it for a replacement - these things HAVE to work perfectly to keep your child safe - don't try to "fix" it you could live to regret it.

PLAY SAFE

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 12, 2009

SOURCE: what's the difference between Easybase (non

Hi,

The Easy Fix Base is used for cars which have isofix points in their car. The Easy Base fits into your car using the seatbelt.
Both of these bases can be used ONLY for the CabrioFix Carseat and cannot be used for the next stage seat (Group 1).

I hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 29, 2009

SOURCE: Lost one of the yellow connectors for isofix for Maxi-Cosi Priori

The 'Isofix guides' are available to buy from Dorel UK LTD (01842 767965) (See maxicosi website/customer services) for £7.99+P&P @ £3.99.

When I called (as one of mine is broken) they told me they are not essential to fit the car seat safely - they are simply 'guides' and if the actual forks on the seat are not damaged in anyway; not having the guides will not affect the car seat performance in any way.

Kindest regards

Glitterbabe628

pan_stak

Pan Stak

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  • Posted on Jul 29, 2011

SOURCE: how do you remove the isofix base from the car

Every ISOFIX base has a button which you can press and release the base from the car seat.
Usually it's a round one at the junction of the ISOFIX base and it's LEG

Dorel UK

Dorel UK

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  • Posted on Aug 22, 2011

SOURCE: I have the isofix easy

Good Afternoon

On either side of the EasyFix base you will see a small square opening with the yellow IsoFix point showing through it. Take a flat head screwdriver and slide into this hole facing toward the front of the car and gently push the screwdriver handle so it ends up facing the rear of the car - this should unlock the IsoFix mechanism. You'll need to do it on both sides if both sides are stuck.

If this doesn't work, or once you have done this, take the base back to your retailer with your proof of purchase if it is under 2 years old and they will be able to assist.

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