GMC YUKON XL 2002 Owner's Manual

1-14 Unfolding the Seatbacks
To return the seatbacks to the passenger position,
do the following:
1. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and then
pull up on the seatback
or the assist strap
located on the outboard
side of the seat until the
seatback locks into the
upright position.
2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is
locked into position. Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
CAUTION: If the seatback isn't 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: 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.

1-151. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions
listed previously.
2. Unlatch the seat from
the floor by pulling up
on the lever labeled 2,
located on the rear of
the seat.
3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor and push it
forward until it locks into place. You will not be able
to unlatch the seat from the floor unless the seatback
is folded down.
The seat will now remain locked in the upright position. Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright Position
To return the seatback to an upright position, do
the following:
1. Pull the lever labeled 3 toward you.
2. While still holding the lever 3 toward you, grasp the
top of the seat and pull it toward you slightly.
3. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down.
4. Push down on the seat firmly. Try pulling it up to be
sure it is locked into place.

1-16 5. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and then
pull up on the seatback
or the assist strap
located on the outboard
side of the seat until the
seatback locks into the
upright position.
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. 2. Fold the seatback
forward onto the seat
cushion by using the
lever labeled 1. The
seat cannot be removed
unless the seatback
is folded.
3. To unlatch the rear of
the seat from the floor,
pull up on the release
lever labeled 2, at the
rear of the seat, and lift
the rear of the seat up
from the floor.

1-174. Squeeze the release handle while pulling the seat out.
5. While holding the rear of the seat up, roll the seat out
of the vehicle.
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
CAUTION:If the seatback isn't 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 isn't 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.
CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted won't provide the
protection needed in a crash. The person wearing
the belt could be seriously injured. After
installing the seat, always check to be sure that
the safety belts are properly routed and attached,
and are not twisted.

1-18 To replace the 50/50 split bench, do the following:
1. While holding the rear of the seat up, slide the front
wheels into the slots on the floor. The front latches
should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try
tilting the rear of the seat upwards.
2. Once the latches are
engaged, let the seat
drop into place. Release
the lever labeled 1 and
pull the seatback up
using the assist strap on
the outboard side of the
seat to return it to its
upright position.
3. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is
locked into place. The seatback cannot be raised
to the upright position unless the seat is secured
to the floor. Full Bench Seat (Third Row) If your vehicle has a full bench, the seatback can
be folded and the seat can be tilted or removed from
the vehicle.
Folding the Seatback
CAUTION: If the seatback isn't 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.

1-19To fold the seatback on the bench seat, do the following:
Pull up on the release lever
labeled 1 located on the rear
of the seatback and push the
seatback forward. Unfolding the Seat Back
1. To return the seatback
to an upright position,
pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and then
pull up on the seatback
until it locks into the
upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is
locked into place.

1-20 Tilting the Full Bench Seat
CAUTION:If the seatback isn't 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: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. 1. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions
listed previously.
2. Unlatch the seat from
the floor by pulling up
on the lever labeled 2
located on the rear of
the seat.
3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor and push
it forward. You will not be able to unlatch the seat
from the floor unless the seatback is folded down.

1-214. While holding the seat
forward, pull the prop
rod out from the retainer
clips. Flip the prop rod
(arrow) down until it
latches into place.
The seat will now remain in the upright position. Returning the Seat to an Upright Position
To return the seat back to the upright position,
do the following:
1. Pull the lever (arrow) on
the prop rod bracket
until the rod unlatches
from the seat bracket.
2. Place the prop rod back into the storage position.
3. Pull the seat toward you and push firmly down until
the seat latches in the floor.
4. Try pulling it up to be sure it is locked into place.
5. Pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull
up on the seatback until the seatback locks into the
upright position.

1-22 Removing the Bench Seat
To remove the bench seat, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Fold the seatback
forward onto the seat
cushion by using the
lever labeled 1. The seat
cannot be removed
unless the seatback
is folded. 3. To unlatch the rear of
the seat from the floor,
pull up on the release
lever labeled 2 at the
rear of the seat and lift
the rear of the seat up
from the floor.

1-234. Pull on the release strap
located in the lower
middle of the seat to
unlatch the seat from the
floor and pull the seat
out. Use one hand to
pull the release strap and
the other on the handle
to pull the seat out.
5. While holding the rear of the seat up, roll the seat out
of the vehicle. Replacing the Full Bench Seat (Third Row)
CAUTION: If the seatback isn't 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 isn't 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.