saab 900s convertible rear seats

[ambasoda]

can anybody tell me how to get the rear seats to fold forward I have tried pulling & pushing the lugs on top either side but to no availe

[Oscuro]

On the convertible, there is a lock cylinder on the top of the left end of the seat. Use the ignition key on it to unlock the seat before trying to move it. I imagine this is so one can park the car with the top lowered and still have secure storage in the trunk.

[ambasoda]

thanks Oscuro, found the lock cylinder and got seats forward

[robvolz]

Yikes,
I found the keyhole, it turns. It seems like the drivers or keyhole side will move forward, but no action on the passenger side.

I don't want to force it, but it is stopping me from repairing the top hydraulics.

Help!!
Robert
2003 9-3 convert

[southsaab]

If it's like my 97 vert, the procedure is this:

Insert key in slot

Turn about 1/4 to right. That releases the left side.

While turning a bit more to the right, PUSH the right side of the seat BACK to release the tension on the latch. Don't PULL the seat until it releases.

It's takes a bit of finagling, just DON'T force it. You'll feel good when it opens...

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