remove seats CHEVROLET ASTRO 2004 Owners Manual

Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
Removing the Rear Seats
To remove the rear seats, do the following:
1. If you are removing the
center seat, remove
the right lap-shoulder
belt. To do this,
press the tip of a key
into the release
hole of the safety belt
attachment while
pulling up on the
safety belt.2. If you have a safety
belt guide on your
seat, pull the safety belt
all the way out
through the guide.
3. To store the safety belt while the second row bench
seat is removed, pull the belt out and put both
buckles in the passenger's side rear storage bin.
Route the belt out of the forward edge of the storage
bin. Close the cover to retain the belt.
4. Pull up on the seatback latch on the right rear of
the seat. Push the seatback down until it locks
into place.
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Bench Seat
Each bench seat can carry up to three passengers.
They can also be removed to increase storage space.
Only the rear bench seat can be adjusted forward
or rearward using the lever at the front of the seat.
Move the seat adjustment
lever located at the front of
the seat toward the
passenger's side to unlock
it. Slide the seat to
where you want it and
release the lever. Try to
move the seat with
your body, to make
sure the seat is locked
into place.
The center bench seat has a pivoting right armrest.The optional bench seats come with moveable armrests,
individual reclining seatbacks, adjustable headrests
and a fold-down center armrest console.
To adjust your seatback, pull up on the lever located on
the outboard side of the seat cushion.
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
Rear safety belt comfort guides provide added safety
belt comfort for older children who have outgrown
booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a
shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the
belt away from the neck and head.Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the
safety belt:
1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the side
of the seatback.
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