1997 Chevrolet Suburban Owner's Manual - Page 23

Move the seatback release lever, at the right rear of the seat, toward the center of the vehicle. Replacing the Rear Seat To put the seat back in, hold the seat sideways and put it into the vehicle. Turn the seat to the forward position and set it down, with the latches at the bottom of the seat over the hooks in the floor. Pull up on the center release handle and let the seat drop into place. Release the handle to let the seat latch close and make sure it locks into place. Then, move the seatback release lever at the right rear of the seat toward the center of the vehicle and raise the seatback. After returning the seatback to the upright position, push the seatbackforward to make sure it is locked into place. Then, return the outside passenger position safety belts to the seat frame buckles, so they will be available for rear seat passengers to use. Then, foldthe seatback forward intothe seat cushion. To unlatch the seat from the floor, pull up on the center release handleat the rear of the seat and lift the rear seat up, off of the floor. Turn the seat sideways and take it outof the vehicle. 1-16