Second Row Seat Driver Side Not Folding Up

[PennsyltuckyGX]

I just bought an '03 GX 470. We get it home and realize that the driver side rear seat release handle is broken. I was able to get the seat folded down with a pair of pliers, but the lock will not release it to tuck up against the rear of the driver seat.

Obviously I will need to replace the handle, but that is not the problem. Has anyone ever dealt with this before? It seems as if one of the latches might be releasing and not the other. Any guidance would be appreciated.

[exhaust freak]

I just had this happen on my 03. I heard something break as I tried to bring the seat up against the drivers seat. It sounded like something plastic broke and flew somewhere (which I can't locate). Would love it if someone that has had this happen would respond. Lastly I checked the 4Runner website and they seem to have a different design for releasing the seat.