1. Identify the problem.
There are a few reasons why the car seat lever might not be working. The most common issue is that the cable has become disconnected. Other potential causes include a broken spring or a damaged lever.
2. Disconnect the battery.
Before you begin working on the car seat lever, disconnect the battery. This will prevent any accidental electrical shocks.
3. Remove the seat.
To remove the seat, first, remove the bolts that hold it in place. Then, lift the seat up and out of the vehicle.
4. Locate the cable.
The cable for the car seat lever is located under the seat. It is a thin, metal cable that runs from the lever to the seat latch.
5. Check the cable.
Inspect the cable for damage. If the cable is disconnected, reconnect it to the seat latch. If the cable is broken, you will need to replace it.
6. Check the spring.
The spring for the car seat lever is located on the side of the lever. Inspect the spring for damage. If the spring is broken, you will need to replace it.
7. Check the lever.
Inspect the lever for damage. If the lever is broken, you will need to replace it.
8. Reinstall the seat.
Once you have repaired or replaced the necessary parts, reinstall the seat in the vehicle.
9. Reconnect the battery.
Finally, reconnect the battery.
By following these steps, you should be able to fix a 1996 RAV4 car seat lever that won't work.
