How do you put the back seats down in a 2001 Tahoe?
How do you put the back seats down in a 2001 Tahoe?
Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. On regular models, return the headrests to the upright position.
How do you put the back seat down in a 2002 Tahoe?
Push down toward the floor board on the bottom cable (my bottom cable is no longer black coated but rather a bare feeling cable wire). When pushing down on the bottom cable, pull the seat forward. As the seat does come forward the headrest will fold back at the same time.
Why is my rear seat release latch broken?
In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat. Tip: Only pull out the handle, do not try to pull out the whole plastic cup as it will likely break.
Where is the latch on the back of the seat?
From your pics, it looks like the latch hole in back of the seat is partially exposed from the trunk. In mine it isn’t. It’s completely hidden…apparently nearer the outer edges/sides of the seat than on yours.
How do you replace the back seat handle?
The best method that I found to do this is to get into the back seat with it folded down. Insert your new handle/Rod. Put a finger or two in the little hole and pull the latch up as far as you can. With your other hand press down hard onto the handle till it pops back into the latching mechanism.
How much does a VW rear seat release latch cost?
I bought mine at the dealership for $5.88 so this will is a very inexpensive repair if you choose to do-it-yourself. The part number is 1J0-885-643-E, you will also need the color code, for black the color code is B41, Grey is U71, Beige is Q70.
In the picture below, you will notice how one of the prongs has broken off the end of the rod. That is what has been keeping the latch from releasing the seat. Tip: Only pull out the handle, do not try to pull out the whole plastic cup as it will likely break.
The best method that I found to do this is to get into the back seat with it folded down. Insert your new handle/Rod. Put a finger or two in the little hole and pull the latch up as far as you can. With your other hand press down hard onto the handle till it pops back into the latching mechanism.
From your pics, it looks like the latch hole in back of the seat is partially exposed from the trunk. In mine it isn’t. It’s completely hidden…apparently nearer the outer edges/sides of the seat than on yours.
I bought mine at the dealership for $5.88 so this will is a very inexpensive repair if you choose to do-it-yourself. The part number is 1J0-885-643-E, you will also need the color code, for black the color code is B41, Grey is U71, Beige is Q70.
