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Latch on back seat driverside will not release

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by John Miller123, Nov 17, 2019.

  1. John Miller123

    John Miller123 Junior Member

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    Does anyone know I can get drvers backseat to release on 2005 prius? It seems I have to pry it somehow
     
    #1 John Miller123, Nov 17, 2019
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    Welcome to PriusChat!!
    Have you already tried pushing the small button on the top corner of the seat?

    Also try pushing (or maybe pulling) on the seat back while depressing the button, this may help relieve pressure on the latch.
     
    #2 SFO, Nov 18, 2019
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    Tried both of those still no luck
     
    #3 John Miller123, Nov 18, 2019
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    Does the drivers side button depress to the same depth as the passenger side button?
     
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  5. John Miller123

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    No, I think it is a broken shaft. Is there another way to get to latch?
     
    #5 John Miller123, Nov 18, 2019
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    Yep.

    They can get finicky. Pull the plastic surround around the release button off. Then lift the button and pull it forward before pushing it down. You can feel when the button hits the right spot.

    I have learned a couple of tricks after replacing a few hundred batteries.;)
     
    #6 strawbrad, Nov 20, 2019
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    Worked like a charm thank you
     
    #7 John Miller123, Nov 21, 2019
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