Chevrolet 2000 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 27

Pull on the release lever located in the lower middle to
unlatch the seat from the front of the floor and pull the
seat out. Use one hand on the release lever and the other
on the handle to pull the seat out.
Suburban/Yukon XL: If your vehicle has third row
seating, it can be taken out for more cargo space.
To remove the seat, fully open the rear doors and enter
the rear of the vehicle.
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To unlatch the seat from the
back of the floor, pull up on
the release lever labeled 2
at the rear of the seat and
lift the rear of the seat up
from the floor.
Fold the seatback forward into the seat cushion by using
the lever labeled 1. The seat cannot be removed unless
the seatback is folded.
To unlatch the seat from the floor, pull up on the release
lever labeled 2 at the rear of the seat and lift the rear of
the seat up, off of the floor.
Pull on the strap at the rear of the seat to release the
front seat latches. Then, pull the seat straight back,
towards the rear of the vehicle and remove it. There are
wheels at the front of the seat to assist you.
Replacing the Rear Seat (Third Row Seats)
Utility: To put the seat back in, place the front of
the seat on the load floor facing towards the front of
the vehicle. Slide the wheels into the slots on the floor
and lock into place using the hooks there. Once the
latches are engaged pull on lever 3 to let the seat drop
into place. Release the lever labeled 1 to return the seat
to its upright position. Push and pull on the seat to make
sure it is locked into place.