1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 20

To create aload floor, release the panels from the seatback by pushing rearward on the latch and fold them out to cover the rear seat footwell. Then liftthe rear seatbackup and push rearward until it latches. Return the head restraints to their original positions and lower the seat cushion until it latches intoposition. After returning the seat to the passenger position, pull forward on the seatback and up on the cushion to make sure the seat is locked into place. If the latch plate portion of the center safety beltwas put in the center armrest when the seat was folded, take the latch plate portion out and place it on the seat. That way, the center position safety belt will be available for the center rear seat passenger to use. To return the seat to the passenger position, lift the load floor panels and latch them into the seatback. 1-13