1 latch on the removable seat was engaged and in locked position. The front latches were not engaged. A neighbor who is a Master Mechanic released the wire that looks like a bike brake. Then he pulled the wire and that unlocked the latch. Then he put the wire back on and put the seat in the proper way which is putting the front latches on first.
Clean all debris and lubricate with silicone lubricant, push seat in direction of full contact with back of hook, try to operate lever
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I used a broom. Get in the back row and jam the broom handle under the 2nd row seat. Apply upward leverage and then fold the back rest of the 2nd row seat forwards. This worked first shot for me.
SOURCE: Kia Sedona seat stuck
Got it, with the help and eyes of my wife. The rear latch releases as the seat back is lowered. This release is ALMOST seat back down (about 3 inches above the seat bottom). As the seat back lowers, apply constant lift on the rear latch, and it will release as the seat back lowers. Hard-won knowledge - I think I invented some bad words in the process.
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