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Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6014143) - 2014 - CRC - 8/14/13
3-12
Seats and Restraints
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Warning
A safety belt that is improperly
routed, not properly attached,
or twisted will not provide the
protection needed in a crash. The
person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the
rear seatback, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are
properly routed and attached, and
are not twisted.
4. Reconnect the center safety belt
mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do
not let it twist.
5. Pull on the safety belt to be sure
the mini-latch is secure.
Removing the Third Row Seats
To remove a third row seat:
1. Remove the cargo management
system, if equipped and
installed. See
2. Remove anything on or under
the seat.
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Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety
belts still fastened may cause
damage to the seat or the safety
belts. Always unbuckle the safety
belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before
folding a rear seat.
3. Fold the seatback down. See
“
Folding the Seatback
”
earlier in
this section.
4. Remove the rear bolts on the
floor on each side of the seat.
5. Remove the seat by tilting it
slightly upward, and then pulling
it out of the rear of the vehicle in
one motion.
6. Replace the bolts in the floor
holes for storage.
Installing the Third Row Seats
To reinstall a third row seat:
1. Before installing the seat, the
seatback must be folded
forward. See
“
Folding the
Seatback
”
earlier in this section.
The seats must be placed in the
proper locations to attach
correctly. The wider seat must
be installed on the driver side
and the narrower seat on the
passenger side. Remove the
bolts from the holes in the floor
before installing the seats.
2. Place the seat on the vehicle
floor so that the front seat hooks
are on the vehicle bars.
3. Reinstall the bolts, and torque to
55
Y
(41 lb ft). Pull up on the
seat to make sure it is locked in
place.