How to get 3rd row seats to stow away at true 90 degree angle? (1 Viewer)

[outdoor7or24]

All, my 3rd row seats in my 1999 LC do not fold up nice and straight like this in this post
For Sale: - 2002 100 series- Tualatin Oregon

Photo by darylcutler

When you fold them up to have access to cargo space they are at a 70 degree angle (not a right angle) toi the floor where above they look like they are at a true 90 degree angle with the floor.
They hit the wheel well and I can tell they are tight against the wheel well from the sound of the seat pushing on the wheel well.

Are there differences in models? I have a 1999 LC.... Could the 3rd row seats I have be from a different model?

Thanks!

 

[Bandit]

in order to get them to sit at a 90 degree angle you need to slide then back a bit so the will clear the wheel wells. I hope this helps.

 

[camino70]

I'm with bandit, make sure you slide them back after they're up.

 

[CharlieS]

Yup, pull plastic latch handle at the rear of the sliding track upward and slide them rearward then use the strap to hold them up.

 

[sseaman]

I never knew this, too bad they can't slide back while down for more leg room

 

[labcab]

There is a metal connecting rod that goes into backside of the handle with a plastic retainer. One of mine is missing the retainer and the handle won't release the seat to slide back until I put the rod in the hole on the back of the handle.

Rod with retainer:

Rod missing retainer:

Hopefully, you can see those rods and just need a couple plastic clips for the fix.

Dean

 

[outdoor7or24]

Oh wow, this is great. I tried this procedure this AM and now the seats are at a right angle. Thank YOU!

 

[jemsec]

Rear seats store very well in my basement hanging from the floor joists.

 

[outdoor7or24]

Haha, wish I could do that.....