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Hi, all. When you fold the third row seat backs flat into storage position, a strap beneath the load floor is supposed to cause the seat belt latch to swivel down out of the way, allowing the seat back to click flat and level.
One of my 3rd row seats folds properly but on the other one you can see a small plastic retaining strap has broken. Now that seat belt latch remains facing up, ready to receive a seat belt buckle, and blocks that seat back from sitting flush and storing properly. It is possible to fold the seat back flat by using your other hand to swing the latch and hold it down and out of the way while you keep pressing the seat back closed and pinch your fingers, but it's a bit awkward.
My independent service shop looked up the plastic strap and if we're reading it right, it seems to cost about $150.
I realize this post would benefit from photos but there's very little clearance or visibility without taking out the adjacent seat. Has anyone taken this apart before? I'm wondering if we could accomplish the needed mechanical connection with a zip tie or a piece of wire, etc. Thanks!
One of my 3rd row seats folds properly but on the other one you can see a small plastic retaining strap has broken. Now that seat belt latch remains facing up, ready to receive a seat belt buckle, and blocks that seat back from sitting flush and storing properly. It is possible to fold the seat back flat by using your other hand to swing the latch and hold it down and out of the way while you keep pressing the seat back closed and pinch your fingers, but it's a bit awkward.
My independent service shop looked up the plastic strap and if we're reading it right, it seems to cost about $150.
I realize this post would benefit from photos but there's very little clearance or visibility without taking out the adjacent seat. Has anyone taken this apart before? I'm wondering if we could accomplish the needed mechanical connection with a zip tie or a piece of wire, etc. Thanks!