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seat latches

does anyone know if there is a way to fix the broken seat latches that seem to be broken in every t-bird/cougar?  I was in the local salvage today and picked up a set of near mint raven TC seats but just like my old seats the latches dont work. please help

seat latches

Reply #1 –
You mean they don't latch, or they don't unlatch? IIRC, they're not supposed to latch unless the car stops suddenly (they have anv inertia lock mechanism). If they don't UN-latch it could be something in the mechanism. Mine on the passenger side was broken forever until I reupholstered the seats and found a piece of glass left over from the first break in jamming the release...
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seat latches

Reply #2 –
I thought they were supposed to latch when the seat was in the upright position therefor making you unlatch them to lean the seat forward.  I may be wrong though