2002 GMC YUKON DENALI lock

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To fold the seatback on the bench seat, do the following:
Pull up on the release lever
labeled 1 located on the rear
of the seatback and push the
seatback forward.Unfolding the Seat Back1. To return the seatback
to an upright position,
pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and then
pull up on the seatback
until it locks into the
upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is
locked into place.

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Tilting the Full Bench Seat
CAUTION:
If the seatback isn't locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it
is locked.
CAUTION:
If the support rod isn't properly engaged, the
folded third row seat could come loose in a
sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to
people and damage to your vehicle. Always be
sure the support rod is properly engaged when
the third row seat is folded forward.
1. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions
listed previously.
2. Unlatch the seat from
the floor by pulling up
on the lever labeled 2
located on the rear of
the seat.
3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor and push
it forward. You will not be able to unlatch the seat
from the floor unless the seatback is folded down.

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4. While holding the seat
forward, pull the prop
rod out from the retainer
clips. Flip the prop rod
(arrow) down until it
latches into place.
The seat will now remain in the upright position.Returning the Seat to an Upright Position
To return the seat back to the upright position,
do the following:
1. Pull the lever (arrow) on
the prop rod bracket
until the rod unlatches
from the seat bracket.
2. Place the prop rod back into the storage position.
3. Pull the seat toward you and push firmly down until
the seat latches in the floor.
4. Try pulling it up to be sure it is locked into place.
5. Pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull
up on the seatback until the seatback locks into the
upright position.

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4. Pull on the release strap
located in the lower
middle of the seat to
unlatch the seat from the
floor and pull the seat
out. Use one hand to
pull the release strap and
the other on the handle
to pull the seat out.
5. While holding the rear of the seat up, roll the seat out
of the vehicle.Replacing the Full Bench Seat (Third Row)
CAUTION:
If the seatback isn't locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it
is locked.
CAUTION:
A seat that isn't locked into place properly can
move around in a collision or sudden stop. People
in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock
the seat into place properly when installing it.

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CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted won't provide the
protection needed in a crash. The person wearing
the belt could be seriously injured. After
installing the seat, always check to be sure that
the safety belts are properly routed and attached,
and are not twisted.
To replace the bench seat, do the following:
1. While holding the rear of the seat up, slide the front
wheels into the slots on the floor. The front latches
should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try
tilting the rear of the seat upwards.
2. Once the latches are engaged, let the seat drop into
place. Release the lever labeled 1 to return the
seatback to its upright position.
3. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked
into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the
upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor.
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats
CAUTION:
If the seatback isn't locked, it could move forward
in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury
to the person sitting there. Always press rearward
on the seatback to be sure it is locked.

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Yukon Denali: To enter or exit the third row seat you
must fold the second row seat down following the
instructions given previously. If you are exiting the third
row seat with no assistance do the following:
1. Reach over the
second row seat
and pull up on the
strap loop. Then
pull the seat
cushion up.
2. Push the seat cushion forward.
3. Next, push the seatback forward until it is flat with
the floor.
Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when
finished. Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to
make sure it is locked in place.Yukon XL Denali: The passenger's side of the
second row 60/40 or rear bucket seat has an easy
entry/exit feature. This makes it easy to get in and
out of the third row seat.
To operate the easy entry seat, do the following:
1. Turn the release
lever, located near
the back of the
seat, rearward.
2. Tilt the seatback toward the front of the vehicle and
the seat will release.
3. Pull (push if you are exiting the third row with no
assistance) the seat forward until it stops.
Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when
finished. Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to
make sure it is locked in place.

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Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear
it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see ªSeatsº in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn't long enough, see ªSafety Belt
Extenderº at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less
likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
These parts of the body are best able to take belt
restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash.