Chevrolet 2002 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 22

To return the seat to the seating position do the
following:
1. Push forward on the seat and release the support
lock rod.
2. Secure the support rod in its stored position on the
underside of the seat.
3. Lower the seat to the floor and let the seat drop
into place.
4. Lift up on the carrying handle to make sure the seat
is locked in place.
5. Return the seatback to the upright position by pulling
up on the release lever labeled 1 before the back can
be folded upright.
6. Pull the seatback forward to make sure it is locked
in place.
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following:
1. Open the rear doors and enter the rear of the vehicle.
2. Fold the seatback
forward onto the seat
cushion by using the
lever labeled 1. The seat
cannot be removed
unless the seatback
is folded.
3. To unlatch the seat from
the floor, pull up on the
release lever labeled 2,
located at the rear of the
seat, and lift the rear of
the seat up off the floor.
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