3rd row seat back release lever will not move

[reek455]

1st time poster so this issue has probably covered before but I couldn't find it on a search. As the title states the right side 3rd row seat back release lever will not move and you cannot put the seat back down. I messed around after watching some YouTube videos and found the inner release and was able to depress it but the #1 seat back release lever still did not pull up. Any suggestions would be helpful as I need to haul some large items and cannot with the seat in the way

 

[Doubeleive]

1st time poster so this issue has probably covered done before but I couldn't find it on a search. As the title states the right side 3rd row seat back release lever will not move and you cannot put the seat back down. I messed around after watching some YouTube videos and found the inner release and was able to depress it but the #1 seat back release lever still did not pull up. Any suggestions would be helpful as I need to haul some large items and cannot with the seat in the way[/QUOTE
the seat bottom might not be all the way inserted, might have to bang on the bottom or have someone jump in the seat from the other side and push back & forth on it, then try again

 

[reek455]

Thanks for the reply. I rocked the seat and jumped up and down but no change. The seat appears to be installed properly and completely.

 

[Big Mama]

Many folks with this issue put a screwdriver on the latch while also pulling the handle down. You can see this from the side since you can get the other seat out. Might also try soaking overnight with lubricant. We’ve all had them stick at some point.

 

[PG01]

With some kneeling on seat Make sure #2 is all the way down and #3 is all the way in then jiggle #1 up with someone kneeling and jumping on seat... if 2 and 3 are not fully locked... even tho they look like it... 1 will not do anything

 

[reek455]

I'll give it a try, thanks.

 

[reek455]

I tried all suggestions but seat will not budge. I will attempt to post some pics tomorrow

 

[jkc]

Are you able to pull #2 to remove the seat from the track? Do so if you can and see if there's garbage in the areas where the seat tracks sit in.

 

[swathdiver]

A little C4 placed underneath...

 

[Doubeleive]

ya pictures would be helpful I can't quit picture where you are having difficulty