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Old 01-07-2024, 03:02 PM   #1
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WTB: ZL1 1lE Rear Seat Back (I am Dumb)

In the midst of changing the battery I closed the trunk... I tried connecting new battery, jump pack, battery cables to front post in engine bay and can not get the trunk to pop... either with key fob, trunk button or door trunk release.. nothing working.

I tried to jimmy back seat with pry tools. I think my last resort is cutting seat back and manually releasing back seat with push button to get to emergency trunk release.

Thus I will be in need of Zl1 1LE seat back black with red stitching. Anyone selling?
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Old 01-07-2024, 03:07 PM   #2
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There is a way to manually release the backseat down by using a panel tool, or a slim Jim of some sort, I saw a diagram somewhere on this site, but I don’t remember where. Maybe someone else will chime in

I found this on the release
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nHr--8irxQ0
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Old 01-07-2024, 03:07 PM   #3
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Why don’t you just remove the back seat.
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Old 01-07-2024, 03:33 PM   #4
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There is a way to manually release the backseat down by using a panel tool, or a slim Jim of some sort, I saw a diagram somewhere on this site, but I don’t remember where. Maybe someone else will chime in

I found this on the release
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nHr--8irxQ0
ive tried, not sure if there is a special took designed for it but I've tried curved pry tools, screwdrivers, a few tings with no luck getting the button to push in
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Old 01-07-2024, 04:09 PM   #5
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Why don’t you just remove the back seat.

.... you're right why didn't I think the try to remove the back seat. Let me just open the trunk to do that.
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Old 01-07-2024, 04:09 PM   #6
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ive tried, not sure if there is a special took designed for it but I've tried curved pry tools, screwdrivers, a few tings with no luck getting the button to push in
I am sure you’ve tried, but in the video, it looks like the button may have to be pushed towards or away from the clasp
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Old 01-07-2024, 04:18 PM   #7
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I am sure you’ve tried, but in the video, it looks like the button may have to be pushed towards or away from the clasp
Its just tough getting leverage on the button or knowing if I'm hitting the correct piece
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Old 01-07-2024, 07:14 PM   #8
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I am dumb
Agreed. You posted this in the wrong forum.
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Old 01-07-2024, 07:22 PM   #9
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Agreed. You posted this in the wrong forum.
Oh no, the police showed up!
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Old 01-07-2024, 07:38 PM   #10
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Just get a non ZL1 1LE rear seat. Exactly the same and fits the same as the 1LE but has the factory pull tab in place.

Only difference is you're going to gain 1 ounce of weight......that might slow you down so your choice.
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Old 01-07-2024, 08:16 PM   #11
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I was able to use a stubby flat head and work my arm between the package tray and the back of the seat on the drivers side. Once in I pressed in where the catch is and it popped open. It was not comfortable but it beats tearing things up.
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Old 01-07-2024, 10:09 PM   #12
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Old 01-08-2024, 08:57 PM   #13
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I was able to use a stubby flat head and work my arm between the package tray and the back of the seat on the drivers side. Once in I pressed in where the catch is and it popped open. It was not comfortable but it beats tearing things up.
well its the closest ive been to feeling the latch but can't get leverage on the release haha
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Old 01-08-2024, 11:59 PM   #14
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Sorry if that was already tried, but could you not connect an external battery to the connectors under the hood, and then push the opening trunk button? I’m assuming you have access to the driver’s seat and therefore can open the hood.

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