Latch not working
- Thread starter Js32274
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Yo Js,
Due to a poor internet service here, I couldn't find the 79 Bronco seat latch info is try it yourself in;
Due to a poor internet service here, I couldn't find the 79 Bronco seat latch info is try it yourself in;
- BODY MANUALS & DIAGRAMS 72-79-BRONCO-BODY-MANUALS.PDF
This complete manual for the 1972-1979 Ford Bronco Includes- Upper Body Diagram
- Front Clip Diagram
- Cheater Ducts Diagram
- Tailgate Diagram
- Console Diagram
- Front Clip Diagram
- Grill Setup Diagram
- Heater Controls Diagram
- Interior?
- Rear Sheetmetal Diagram
- Tiltwheel Diagram
- Tire Rack
- ETC
L\Bronco
Well-known member
Hey JS, sometimes the seat drops back momentarily after you pop it and re latches without grabbing the anchor. Try pulling the release while prying the latch open. If that works, it should catch properly. I'd put some **** in there too. Possibly spray grease of some type. HHS 2000 from Wurth is amazing for latches and hinges.
Hope that helps
Cheers
OP
OP
Js32274
Member
Tha is for the help guys
It needs to be at a 6oclock position in order for the seat to lay flat to relatch
Do you know how to pry open?
thanks for the suggestions. The latch is stuck at a 3oclock position
It needs to be at a 6oclock position in order for the seat to lay flat to relatch
Do you know how to pry open?
L\Bronco
Well-known member
Use a pair of large channel locks across the bottom of the latch. Hook the upper jaw in the latch opening, place the lower jaw against the back side (the curved edge opposite the latch lever) and pull towards 9 oclock while pulling as hard as feasible on the release lever. (you may have to push the lever a bit towards 2oclock to unjam the linkage.)
If that fails, pull the latch out of the seat and look for linkage issues.
Hope that helps
Cheers
