2005 suburban, 2nd row rear seat does not slide forward, please help.. The seat still folds down but will not slide forward, upon inspection one of the cables has come loose. Tried pulling to where I think it goes but afraid to bust cable. Any help you can provide will be appreciated greatly.
The cable has come loose because the mating parts are worn thru use and need to be replaced. Unfortunately the parts needed are no longer available. If you find them let me know as my 2003 suburban needs the same repair.
Remove the seat and turn upside down to make repairs.
SOURCE: hOW DO THE BACK SEATS FOLD DOWN
There is a latch located behind the head rest on the rear deck area of the car. Good Luck
SOURCE: Fold down rear seats
THE SEAT RELEASES ARE IN THE TRUNK IN THE AREA WHERE THE SPEAKERS ARE NEAR THE EDGE OF THE TRUNK OPENING.
SOURCE: '07 Chevy Tahoe 3rd Row seat will not fold down
I have had this problem, and I am having it again. The problem is if a little trash gets under the bar in the floor, it will keep the mechanism from locking completely. I had tried everything. The only solution so far is the rock back and forth. Real pain. I am trying to find a secret release.
SOURCE: 2007 Tahoe 3rd row right seat will not fold
I solved the problem by spraying WD40 into the front side of the seat support that was sticking. This support has a rubber closure to protect the mechanics of the seat. After spraying a generous amount of WD40, I waited about 5 minutes and tried the lever to fold the seat. It worked and still does.
SOURCE: 1999 Tahoe rear seat relase quit working; can't fold down seat!
There is a cable that pulls the release when you fold down the bottom seat. Broken cable can be repaired by replacing cable.
Seat —Third Row Bench
Removal 
CAUTION: Removal of the third row bench seat requires more than one technician. 
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