[ImperialCrown]

Are the bolts for the front of the seat cushion hinge or pivot accessible?
When you pull up on the release strap, does it feel like the strap is doing anything (like the return spring pulling it back when you release it)?
According to the parts manual there is a cable (rear seat release) listed in the parts listing, but it isn't shown in the picture. The seat cover and cushion may have to be partially removed while it's in the car to access this area.

 

[Blasirl]

I know this is a really old post, but I have the fix. The center seat belt is stuck and needs to be set free. Once you are able to do that the seat back will open up.

 

[bobmct]

Thank you Blasirl. I was the original poster of this thread. I still have that PT (21+ years now) and the seat is still stuck. I check extensively and there is no seatbelt stuck. All three are stored in their proper wind back rest location. One side of the bottom seat does come up normally and I suppose I will revisit trying to release this seat in the next few days. I believe that something is stuck in the release mechanism and I will post what I find if I am successful. Anyway thank for posting this potential solution.

 

[Blasirl]

Thank you Blasirl. I was the original poster of this thread. I still have that PT (21+ years now) and the seat is still stuck. I check extensively and there is no seatbelt stuck. All three are stored in their proper wind back rest location. One side of the bottom seat does come up normally and I suppose I will revisit trying to release this seat in the next few days. I believe that something is stuck in the release mechanism and I will post what I find if I am successful. Anyway thank for posting this potential solution.

If you can disconnect the belt it should release the rest of it. Then you just need to reconnect. Be careful not to tighten the belt any more than it already is at that will make it harder.

 

[ImperialCrown]

Sometimes a picture helps. If you can undo them from the floor and get them out a rear door or out the back, it may be easier to get them apart and see whats going on.

 

[bobmct]

Thank you for the detail. I will give it a try and post the results.

 

[Blasirl]

Thank you for the detail. I will give it a try and post the results.

No need to remove the seats.

And the belt comes free releasing the seat.

 

[Blasirl]

Thank you for the detail. I will give it a try and post the results.

Any update to this yet?

 

[Blasirl]

Thank you Blasirl. I was the original poster of this thread. I still have that PT (21+ years now) and the seat is still stuck. I check extensively and there is no seatbelt stuck. All three are stored in their proper wind back rest location. One side of the bottom seat does come up normally and I suppose I will revisit trying to release this seat in the next few days. I believe that something is stuck in the release mechanism and I will post what I find if I am successful. Anyway thank for posting this potential solution.

I am still interested in what you have found. For me it was the lower portion of the center seatbelt. What about you?