Back Freelander Seat stuck in the up position

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paulrowlands

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• Oct 4, 2009

• #1

Hi all,
The release catch on my Freelander (02) back seat has broken with the seat in the upright normal position. Does anyone know how to take it apart in situ so I a can fix the linkage?
Thaks,

Paul

 

Optimus Prime

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• Oct 4, 2009

• #2

as this is in the feedback suggestions and help section, I suggest you may get more help and then be able to give feedback if you post this in the freelander section

 

G13SJC

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• Oct 5, 2009

• #3

Normally the ball type part of the release cable pulls through the plastic lever. Try using a pair of long nosed pliers to grab and pull the cable. Push the seat forward with your other hand and then it is much easier to rectify when folder partially.

I slipped a small piece (1cm x 2cm) of aluminium sheet over the cable to stop the nipple being pulled through.

Hope this helps,

Steve

 

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paulrowlands

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• Oct 6, 2009

• #4

Thanks, next question is how do you get at it? does the lever come off easily?

 

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Zing Zang

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• Oct 30, 2009

• #5

G13SJC said:

Normally the ball type part of the release cable pulls through the plastic lever. Try using a pair of long nosed pliers to grab and pull the cable. Push the seat forward with your other hand and then it is much easier to rectify when folder partially.

I slipped a small piece (1cm x 2cm) of aluminium sheet over the cable to stop the nipple being pulled through.

Hope this helps,

Steve

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I have the same problem, I can get pliers in and can release the catch by pulling with the pliers, but how do I get the cable back into the plastic lever part?

 

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gavmoulds

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• Oct 30, 2009

• #6

hmmmm...interesting. i have been using my leatherman to lower my back seat since i bought it. I too can get at the thing but cannot get the plastic pull tab thing back through the existing trim hole into its original position.