Second Row Seat Release Mechanism Inoperative

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SECOND ROW SEAT RELEASE MECHANISM INOPERATIVE

When diagnosing a concern relating to a difficult to release or inoperative second row seat tumble feature, first, check the following components:

Latch lock indicator shows a green circle on both sides of the seat base (A). If the green circle is not visible (B), make sure the seat is properly latched.

Seat latches are properly greased
Seat release cables are not damaged

Once the checks above are complete and the mechanism is still inoperative, adjust the tension in the seat release cables by following the procedure on Page 2.

Adjusting the seat release cables:

Move the seat to the full forward position and locate the seat release cables on the left and right side of the seat track.

Check the current position for the seat release cable adjuster. The default setting from the factory is in slot two (2).

If more tension is required to operate the release mechanism, remove the cable adjuster from the default slot and place it in slot one (1).
If there is excess cable tension in the mechanism, remove the cable adjuster from the default slot and place it in slot three (3).
Operate the seat release handle to make sure the seat will tumble forward.
Repeat the steps above on the opposite side second row seat, if necessary.