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    Default What needs adjusting to improve Rear seat release? How do I get to it?

    I am having trouble getting the rear seat to realease on my 2016 F3L. I can turn the key and it is like nothing happens. If I turn the switch to the on position and then press down, one side releases but not the other side. Is there something that needs to be adjusted, and how do I get to it?
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    pull up on the rear thats where the latch is

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    Quote Originally Posted by fatboy View Post
    pull up on the rear thats where the latch is
    So am I to pull forward, or just up? I have had it off before, and had it off my 2016 F3T many times. Just never had it to stick like this.
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    Did you by chance spray the actual metal latch coupler ( jaws) with white lithium spray? I also spray the latch bar/ pin too and it seems to help without having to adjust anything. I do it every winter including the hinges themselves. Just a thought before you start tearing the plastic off to get to the adjuster cable.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wmoater View Post
    Did you by chance spray the actual metal latch coupler ( jaws) with white lithium spray? I also spray the latch bar/ pin too and it seems to help without having to adjust anything. I do it every winter including the hinges themselves. Just a thought before you start tearing the plastic off to get to the adjuster cable.
    I definitely will be doing that. But I don't see a way of getting access to it with the seat on. Yes, I will be applying a bit to the frunk of the RT, F3L, and to any of the other areas that tend to be sticking. Right now I just need to get the rear seat off. I will give it another try tomorrow or this weekend. Should be 83-85 degrees all weekend, so I am sure to get some riding in.
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    The only way that my rear seat will release is by pushing it down as I turn the key. Try that.
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    I seem to remember a bloke showing online.. somewhere where its tricky but possible to trip the catch with a bit of wire.
    Cant remember where. FAQ, Maintenance tips , u-tube.... dunno. Cant catch it.
    Remove some panels and go fishing with a bit of bent wire..
    He went on to attach cables so you can pull it manually with your hand. Plastic coated wire fishing trace would do it I guess.

    +1 on regular lubing the catch.

    Only release when pushed down - needs adjustment, should pop.

    So Surfs up.

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