I am having troubles with this one also. I also release from the front seat but remove the whole thing from the rear door. This is much easier if you are a tall guy - not so easy for a shorter woman. As the baby gets heavier, it is almost dangerous. I am having Tone make some seat extenders for the front passenger seat and see if that extra 6" clearance makes it any easier to get the car seat in/out. Otherwise, I think I am moving the car seat to behind the driver's seat and removing the front passenger seat altogether. I keep telling myself it's only until she's old enough to hop up in there herself and then all I have to do is buckle her in. Any other suggestions are definitely welcome!