I purchased the Mini used. Shortly after purchase, the release cable for the rear passenger seat came out of the plastic lever assembly, and the seat is now stuck in the upright position. A friend attempted to pop the cable back into place without taking anything apart and ended up fraying the cable. It is not entirely dismembered though. I need to get this seat down, and figured my best bet would be to remove the seat altogether so I can work on it at a good angle.
Using a guide, I have removed the bench seat, and the 10mm anchor bolt. But I am unable to flip the tab that will release the pivot mechanism, since the seat is stuck in the upright position. I am attempting to follow another guide to remove the seat with no luck, as the individual has started with the seat already detatched from the car. Anyone have any advice for this issue?
Using a guide, I have removed the bench seat, and the 10mm anchor bolt. But I am unable to flip the tab that will release the pivot mechanism, since the seat is stuck in the upright position. I am attempting to follow another guide to remove the seat with no luck, as the individual has started with the seat already detatched from the car. Anyone have any advice for this issue?