Can’t release rear seat backs

hogweed · 8th October 2013, 14:54

I’ve posted this some time ago, but didn’t really get an answer unfortunately, and now it’s a real problem as I need to go to IKEA!

Basically, I can’t get the rear seat backs to fold down. One of the push buttons won’t move when pressed; the other goes in and out freely, but nothing happens.

I’ve done the bit where you work a junior hacksaw frame down inside, have felt what I’m supposed to be pushing, have pushed it – still he seat backs are stuck firm.

I’m desperate here guys – any clever ideas?

hogweed · 8th October 2013, 15:04

Actually – hadn't tried this for a while, here’s a more accurate description.

The o/s end of the seat back is already permanently released, which is
probably why pressing the button in and out doesn't do anything.

The n/s end is stuck fast, and the button is absolutely solid – won’t move.

Hope that helps.

chris75 · 8th October 2013, 15:35

You are not supposed to go to IKEA in a rover 75

hogweed · 8th October 2013, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris75

You are not supposed to go to IKEA in a rover 75

You know your trouble?

Your sense of humour is like mine... GAAAHHHHH!!!!!

8th October 2013, 14:54	#1
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Can’t release rear seat backs I’ve posted this some time ago, but didn’t really get an answer unfortunately, and now it’s a real problem as I need to go to IKEA! Basically, I can’t get the rear seat backs to fold down. One of the push buttons won’t move when pressed; the other goes in and out freely, but nothing happens. I’ve done the bit where you work a junior hacksaw frame down inside, have felt what I’m supposed to be pushing, have pushed it – still he seat backs are stuck firm. I’m desperate here guys – any clever ideas? __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

8th October 2013, 15:04	#2
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Actually – hadn't tried this for a while, here’s a more accurate description. The o/s end of the seat back is already permanently released, which is probably why pressing the button in and out doesn't do anything. The n/s end is stuck fast, and the button is absolutely solid – won’t move. Hope that helps. __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

8th October 2013, 15:35	#3
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	You are not supposed to go to IKEA in a rover 75 __________________ Who said it was simples ?