Symptom Chart: Seating - Manual

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SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION - SEATING - MANUAL

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
The seat backrest will not fold upright - 60 percent, manual release	Safety belt web stop missing Inboard recliner Outboard recliner	DISASSEMBLE as necessary to check for disconnected or damaged cables or damaged inboard or outboard recliner. INSTALL new components as needed. TEST the system for normal operation.
The seat backrest will not fold down - 60 percent, manual release	Recliner cable disconnected or damaged Inboard recliner Outboard recliner	GO to PINPOINT TEST D .
The seat backrest will not fold down, fold upright - 40 percent, manual release	Safety belt web stop missing Recliner	GO to PINPOINT TEST E .