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For 1990-2009 cars only

The 60/40 split bench seats can be folded to give you more cargo space.

Folding the Seatbacks

To fold the rear seatback(s), do the following:

  1. Make sure that nothing is on, under, or in front of the seat.

  2. Object Number: 1551800  Size: A2

    Place your hand under the front of the seat cushion and lift the cushion up while moving it forward.

  3. There is a label below the seat cushion with instructions to aid in seat operation.

  4. Object Number: 1551806  Size: B3
  5. Pull the cushion forward until it rests in the footwell.
  6. 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: 1550596  Size: B3
  7. Lift the latch on top of the seatback and pull the seatback forward. Fold the seatback down until it is nearly flat.
  8. If the seatback will not fold nearly flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or moving the front seatback more upright.
  9. Repeat the steps for the other half of the 60/40 split bench seat.

Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position

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.

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.

To return the seatback(s) to the upright position, do the following:

  1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way.
  2. Place your hand under the front of the seat cushion and lift the cushion while moving it rearward until it latches into position.
  3. Pull forward on the seatback and push down on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.