thanks for the help.

I tried to day and it just opened. No levers or or latches for the armrest. I hope all future probems fix themselves so easily!

Thanks again

96 GLT wagon:

Can't for the life of me figure out how to get the rear armrest / kiddie seat down. It opens about 3 inches then stops. Pulling hard causes the entire seat to jiggle so it seems pretty well secured in the seat.

There is one leather strap at the top which also buttons the kiddie seat ...

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