Buick 2005 manual Removing the Stowable Seat, Replacing the Stowable Seat

Removing the Stowable Seat

1.Remove the convenience center, if it is in the vehicle. See Rear Convenience Center on page 2-44for more information.

2.Make sure all items are off the stowable seat.

3.If the seatback is down, put the seatback in its upright position before removing the seat. See “Folding the Seatback” listed previously.

4.From the front of the bench seat, remove the two nuts from the brackets, located on the floor on each side.

5.From behind the bench seat, fold the seatback down.

6.Remove the rear nuts located on the floor on each side.

7.Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out through the rear of the vehicle. This should be done in one motion.

8.Put the nuts back onto the screws so the nuts do not get misplaced.

Replacing the Stowable Seat

{CAUTION:

If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

{CAUTION:

A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it.

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