98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

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04-09-2007, 07:48 PM

Uncle Buck

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98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

The latch on the bench armrest is broken. I have tried numerous ways to jimmy it open, but as of yet have failed. Any suggestions, Please?

04-09-2007, 09:45 PM

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RE: 98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

Sorry..if its stuck,its stuck....I;'ve had to shatter trhem to get em open

04-09-2007, 10:03 PM

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RE: 98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

Uncle Buck, listen to Argon. He's the man around here when it comes to things like this. Sorry, you're screwed...

04-12-2007, 02:27 PM

Uncle Buck

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RE: 98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

Thanks for the advice. Uncle Buck

04-12-2007, 02:27 PM

Uncle Buck

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RE: 98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

Thanks for the reply. Uncle Buck

04-17-2007, 03:24 PM

Uncle Buck

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RE: 98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

I finally got the fold down compartment open by removing the hinge spring, twisting the lid to break the latch. It now has no spring loaded lid, or locking latch, but I can use the compartment.

04-17-2007, 07:09 PM

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RE: 98 Silverado Split Bench Seat

Yeah,they suck when they get stuck...it has a "safety latch"...designed not to fly open in a wreck and kill you with flying cd's and **** spilling out of it.
The bad side is,they do get stuck,just like a seat belt