I've recently purchased a 2003, four door, Honda Accord V6 that with the use of the Honda key can fold down the rear seat. Unfortunately the middle seatbelt has now wrapped itself around the side of the rear passenger seat (on the rear passenger door side) and now I can't fold the rear seat down and the belt appears to be stuck or fully extended. I obviously don't want to break the seat or cut the seatbelt. I've checked the forum and there was one message relating to a late model 1990 sedan, but didn't see anything else that addressed the issue specifically. There was one message saying that it would be helpful if the person with the similar problem as me would have posted the year and model of their Honda. One of the main reason why I bought this car versus buying an Acura was because I could fold the back seat down and carry things such as golf clubs and skis.


Thank you, Avidgolfer


Any suggestions for someone who isn't very mechanically inclined? I've checked the owner's manual and Haynes and neither address the issue that I could find.

 

The locking pendulum may have hiccupped. Try unbolting one end of the belt assembly and hope it releases the tension.