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For 1990-2009 cars only

Rear Seat Operation Extended Cab

Folding the Rear Seat

The rear seat in the extended cab can be folded up to provide more cargo space.

To fold the seat up, do the following:

    Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.


    Object Number: 808129  Size: A3
  1. Push down on the front of the seat cushion while pulling down on the release strap, located under the seat cushion.
  2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback.
  3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull forward on it to make sure it is locked.

The seat can also be folded down for more seating space.

To fold the seat down, do the following:

  1. Push the seat cushion while pulling the release strap, located under the seat cushion. Pull the seat cushion down until it latches.
  2. After latching the seat cushion, pull up on it to make sure it is locked.

Rear Seat Operation Crew Cab

The second row seat is a 60/40 split seat. Either side of the rear seat may be flipped and folded for added cargo space.

Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat and that the head restraints are completely lowered.

To flip and fold the seat, do the following:


    Object Number: 805157  Size: A2
  1. Pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, pull the seat cushion up and flip it forward.
  2. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

  3. After folding the seat cushion fully forward, pull the seatback forward until it is flat. If the seatback cannot fold flat because it interferes with the cushion, try moving the front seat forward and/or bringing the front seat more upright. The lever at the base of the seat must be turned rearward to release the seatback.

To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following:

  1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way.
  2. Caution: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

  3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked into place.
  4. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. Pull up on the cushion to make sure it is locked into place.

Caution: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

Make sure that the safety belt buckles on the driver's side seatback are accessible to the outboard and center occupant and are not under the seat cushions.