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How to lower the rear seats of the Audi A3 Sedan

Model: Audi A3 8V, MK 3 - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Checks and maintenance

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Today we will see the instructions that will allow us to lower the backrests of the rear seats of the Audi A3, in Sedan version. First, we open the rear side doors of the car and start pulling the button next to the headrest, releasing the pin and thus being able to lower the backrests; it is possible to lower one third or two thirds of the rear backrests, as shown in the video.

In this way, with the backrests lowered, we will significantly increase the cargo volume of the trunk; finally, we put the backrests back in their original position, hooking them perfectly!


Posted on 4 February 2025 by ScegliAuto


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