PINPOINT TEST E : The Seat Backrest will not Fold Down, Fold Upright - 40 Percent, Manual Release: Notes

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

Pulling the seat recliner handle releases the backrest for recline positions and to fold down. When the backrest is folded fully down, pulling the recliner handle again to the second stop position releases the seat latch feet from the strikers for the E-Z entry position. The inboard and outboard recliners are synchronized and both lock the backrest when upright. When folding the backrest down, the outboard recliner is released directly by the recliner lever while the inboard recliner is released by a cable attached to the outboard recliner. If the backrest is not folded all the way down, the seat does not release to the E-Z entry position.

The seat recliner contains a safety mechanism to prevent the backrest from being raised upright until the seat latches are latched to the strikers on the floor. When the backrest is folded down, the safety mechanism is engaged by the cable attached to the inboard latch foot and outboard recliner. The safety mechanism is disengaged when the seat latch feet are completely locked around the strikers, which then allows the backrest to be raised upright.

Possible Causes: 

• Safety belt web stop missing
• Recliner

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks 

Check for missing or damaged safety belt web stop button.