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I just got a 1997 E150 van with a rear bench seat that folds down into a bed. I found the lever to turn and laid the bed out, but now I can't get it to fold back up again. I pushed and pulled on everything. Is there a release lever somewhere?
I just got a 1997 E150 van with a rear bench seat that folds down into a bed. I found the lever to turn and laid the bed out, but now I can't get it to fold back up again. I pushed and pulled on everything. Is there a release lever somewhere?
Thanks.
From the 1996 owner's book:
138 % * [FV42101( E )12/89] Seat/bed conversion * [FV42301( E )05/89] To convert the seat/bed to a bed: [FV42501( E )12/91] 1. While in the rear of the vehicle, behind the seat, rotate the release lever on the right side of the seat while pulling the seat back extension panel rearward and up until flat. [FV42800( E )12/91] 2. Tuck the safety belts into the pockets on the seat cushion while in the bed position. * [FV42900( E )01/89] To convert the bed to a seat: * [FV43000( E )07/92] 1. While in front of the seat, pull the release lever up and at the same time pull the seatback up. Raise the seatback to the full upright and locked position. * [FV43100( E )01/89] 2. Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use. [FV43200( E )12/91] 3. Push the seat back extension forward, making sure the latch engages.
Hope that helps? My '88 model has 2 separate levers.
jim
Sounds like I may have a different set up.
I turned a black lever in front of the bench seat, lifted it up and the back of the seat flattened out and another cushion that was in back folded down and all snapped into place against the rear doors.
Is there another lever to release it to fold up?
Thanks.
Sounds like I may have a different set up.
I turned a black lever in front of the bench seat, lifted it up and the back of the seat flattened out and another cushion that was in back folded down and all snapped into place against the rear doors.
Is there another lever to release it to fold up?
Thanks.
Here's the page from my '88 owners book. Two levers: the one in the center lets you pull the seat bottom forward and the seat back drops to lay flat next to the fixed seat cushion behind the seat. The second lever at the side, unlatches the seat back (which should pop up slightly), then you push the seat bottom until the seat latches into the bench position.