Backseat stuck

[aidandj]

I have the 60/40 split backseat and one side won't fold down. It's like the strap that you pull to unlatch it got disconnected. I can't get the seat out because the bolts to do so are under the part that won't fold up. Any advice?

 

[haks310]

It is more than likely the strap, it is common for the cable to snap. Grab some pliers and start searching under the seat.

Once you get it to fold down, you can remove the bar that latches the seat down or cover the latch.

Oooorrrr you can try looking for a replacement cable but from what I've seen, they're hard to come by.

 

[SunlitComet]

how about going underneath with a mirror and needle nose or screwdriver top unlatch?

 

[aidandj]

I cant get behind the seat from either angle. There is a piece of metal that blocks me from reaching the latch on the back of the seat.

 

[aidandj]

Anyone? I just cant seem to get at it from any angle.

 

[SunlitComet]

they bottom of the seat should be a light carpet cover perhaps at last resort you may just want to slit it open and sew it back up later?

 

[aidandj]

Great idea, thanks a lot.

 

[Dazrin]

This has no bearing on your issue, but I thought someone might enjoy laughing at me....

I couldn't get my rear seat to fold down a couple days ago. I tried for a couple minutes and finally gave up out of frustration. When I got back out, I saw that I had the center seat belt buckled down to keep it from flopping around...boy did I feel like an idiot.

 

[SunlitComet]

 

[Monstar_est87]

Same thing happend to me and I replaced that steel cable under the seat...