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Subject:Re: [WetWesties] 2nd try - stuck back seat so cannot lift & convert to bed
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Tue, 7 Aug 2012 15:27:53 -0400

What part of respond directly to original sender did you not notice?

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On Aug 7, 2012, at 3:00 PM, Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski <kupcinski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Lift the seat as far as you can, push the latch back with a hefty screwdriver inserted between the seat and kick panel. Alternatively, you might be able to reach under the seat from behind to pull back the latch (vice grips?). A second pair of hands may be helpful either way.
>
> Then, of course, remember to fix the release mechanism BEFORE you put the seat back down. Not that I'd know this from experience or anything, mind you.
>
> -Jarrett
>
> On Aug 7, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Loren Busch wrote:
>
>> RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THE ORIGINAL SENDER ON THIS, PLEASE!!!
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: nfawthrop <nfawthrop@yahoo.com>
>> Date: Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 7:51 AM
>> Subject: [WetWesties] 2nd try - stuck back seat so cannot lift & convert to
>> bed
>> To: wetwesties@yahoogroups.com
>>
>>
>> Looking for tips on how to unjam the release for the backseat of westie.
>> When I pull the knob, the left hinge is not releasing so I'm unable to lift
>> seat and convert to bed.
>>
>> Any tips appreciated - trip about to happen.
>> Thanks,
>> NF

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