Removing third row seat GMC SUBURBAN 1999 Owner's Manual

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If more cargo space is
desired, the third seat can
also be folded and tumbled
forward or removed if
necessary by pulling up on
the release lever labeled 2.
The seat locks into place and does not need to be removed
when carrying cargo. See ªRemoving the Third Row Seats º
for Utility later in this section for removal instructions.
Suburban/Yukon XL: The seatback of the third seat
(if equipped) in Suburban/Yukon XL models also folds
down to create more cargo space.
To fold the seatback down, pull up on the release lever,
labeled 1, located on the rear of the seatback, then push
the seatback forward.To return the seat to the passenger position, pull up on
the release lever and then pull up on the seatback until
it locks into the upright position. Push forward on the
seatback to make sure it is locked into position.
If still more cargo space is desired, the third seat can
also be folded and tumbled forward by using the lever,
labeled 2. To return the seats to their original position,
reverse the above steps.
Fold and Tilt Feature (Suburban/Yukon XL
Third Seat)
Once the third seatback has been folded down, the
entire seat can be tilted forward to create a flat load
floor. To do this, you will need to enter the rear cargo
area of the vehicle. Make sure the head restraints have
been lowered completely.
With the seat folded, unlatch the seat from the floor by
pulling up on the lever located under the carrying handle
at the rear of the seat labeled 2. Lift the rear of the seat
up, off of the floor. You will not be able to unlatch the
seat from the floor unless the seatback is folded down.
Tilt the seat fully forward and secure it in place using
the support rod located on the underside of the seat,
passenger side. Make sure the support rod pin is fully
engaged in the lock.

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Push and pull on the seat, making sure that the support
rod is holding it firmly in place. Use the seat in this
position only when necessary for additional cargo space.
CAUTION:
If the support rod isn't properly engaged, the
folded third row seat could come loose in a
sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to
people and damage to your vehicle. Always be
sure the support rod is properly engaged when
the third row seat is folded forward.
To return the seat to its seating position, push forward
on the seat and release the support lock rod. Secure the
support rod in its stored position on the underside of the
seat. Lower the seat to the floor and let the seat drop into
place. Lift up on the carrying handle to make sure the
seat is locked in place.
Return the seatback to the upright position by pulling
up on the release lever labeled 1 before the back can be
folded upright. Pull the seatback forward to make sure it
is locked into place.Removing the Third Row Seats
Utility: If your vehicle has third row seating, it can be
taken out for more cargo space.
To remove the seat, fully open the rear doors and enter
the rear of the vehicle.
Fold the seatback forward
into the seat cushion by
using the lever labeled 1.
The seat cannot be
removed unless the
seatback is folded.