2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 25

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. 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 Third Row Seats Your vehicle's third row seats can be taken out for more cargo space. To remove a rear split bench seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Pull up on the release lever, labeled 1, located on the rear of the seatback and push the seatback forward. 1-13