2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 21

4. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down. 5. Push down on the seat firmly. Try pulling it up to make sure it is locked in place. 6. Pull up on the release lever labeled 1, located on the rear of the seatback. Then pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat(s) To remove the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the 50/50 seat and enter the rear of the vehicle. 2. Fold the seatback forward using the instructions listed under "Folding the Seatbacks" previously. The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is folded. 3. Unlatch the rear of the seat from the floor by pulling up on the release lever labeled 2, located next to the carrying handle at the rear of the seat. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 7. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 4. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor. 1-15