Seats (how to fold down - yes I know this sounds stupid!)

[wilderness]

You can cut to the chase in this if you like (to the seat issue):

The following is a copy/paste from the Introduction forum - so one or two things may seem irrelevant (sorry)

Hi all

I live in Swineshead betweeen Boston/Spalding/Lincs & have just joined club + bought a banger (96 P reg) Maverick 2.7 TD LWB (GLS) and as it was fairly cheap it has a few odd things with it!

E.G - Like the clutch is W E I R D in that although it grips fine (& no known hydraulic issue) every few days although pedal will move (a bit) clutch will not operate/disengage. It will normalise IF you wobble the pedal (sometimes) & will usually go OK again if you start car in gear with clutch down (although there is slight tendancy for vehicle to clutch-grip - i.e. move car slightly). Local garage guy says clutch "CAGE" (bits between pedal & cylinder I guess) has been tinkered with/patched-up - but nobody knows what I mean by a clutch cage - so I can't easily go to salvage or new at FORDS as can't describe properly what I need!! Anyone know anything about this part of my car (H E L P)? Also could do with a handbook plus ideally a printed workshop manual (any ideas?). I am NOT very mechanically-minded - just got car as needed to tow horse trailer. Although I am an I.T. trainer - have never used forums before so may slip-up here too!!

Oh almost forgot does anyone live near me so I could see how seats all fold away - my very back seat (2 seats) won't fold - I think a lever is missing or something). NEED to fold or remove re getting tack into car and/or a wheelchair.

Know I'm new & asking for help - but any would be welcome - I could repay perhaps with my home computer knowledge/tips etc.

Please contact me asap if you can assist at all (direct email might be better whilst I play with learning how to use the forums - do:
1-2-1(at)talktalk.net

Expect I'm going to regret making that public (oh well we'll see).

THANKS VERY MUCH - hope to meet some of you soon. - John (wilderness)

 

[jims-terrano]

Pedal Cage, it's the bracket that the pedals swivel on. I have heard of this coming loose.

Open the tailgate, then look at the driverside of the third row where it hinges on the seat base. Tilt the lever upwards and the back rest will fold down onto the seat base. Then at the centre of the seat base at floor level there is another catch mechanism. Lift this centre lever and you will be able to fold the seat base forwards. If you require further space the third row can be removed by folding as described and then looking at the front of the seat base where it hinges there is a metal lever at each side, lift this leaver backwards. Now look inside this metal lever mechanism and you will see a red clip, lift this to release the third row of seats.

It sounds complex and can be a pain not to mention heavy. We have some members down your way so you may be able to get a little help.


See Ya
Jim T