Front seat back release..

[orbeas]

I cannot release the front seat backs using the handle on the side of the seat.
The seats have been re-trimmed by the previous owner..
Is there any link which shows the mechanism or any thoughts from anyone with the same problem
Thanks guys/gals..

[-Zodiac-]

Here's how I have to do mine -

There is one of these levers on each side of either seat, took me forever to figure out how it worked so I could fold it down..

The hook on left of the image is what moves out of the way to allow the seat to fold. I have to pull that up with my finger to allow clearance, I have to use the one next to the tunnel. Have you tried pushing down on the handle at the bottom of the seat (you can see it in the pic - on the right)?
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[orbeas]

Just a quick update..After a bit of thinking decided to strip down the seats and found the problem ..

when the seats were re-trimmed they had not removed the padding from around the lever button and it was being prevented from full travel on both seats - a little cutting and the lever works perfectly ..