LeBaron seat back mechanism...

Moogz · 2025-09-16T07:14:47-0400

Hi,

Neither the driver's and passenger seat will lock in the upright position. They just flip forwards with minimal effort. It seems like something is missing in the seat pivot point.

I've attached a few pics and I'm hoping someone can explain how it should work or has an illustration of the mechanism?

Many thanks!

valiant67 · 2025-09-16T07:59:43-0400

The seat backs most likely lock by inertia, not by a lever you move. The owners manual should confirm.

Moogz · 2025-09-16T12:24:56-0400

Many thanks 👍

ImperialCrown · 2025-09-16T10:30:15-0400

The parts catalog mentions inertia latches. The seatback should not tip forward during braking.

Moogz · 2025-09-16T12:25:24-0400

Many thanks IC. That gives me some idea of how they work 👍

Bob Lincoln · 2025-09-16T13:45:58-0400

Same with my Daytonas. There is no release lever because there is only an inertial latch. Made me wonder when I first got mine.

ImperialCrown · 2025-09-16T14:16:23-0400

The 'inertia' mechanism is also used to lock the shoulder belts when acted upon by a 'g'-force. It's basically a pendulum weight that swings & latches the mechanism.

LeBaron seat back mechanism...

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