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How to Fold Down the Rear Seats of the BMW 5 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Seat

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To fold down the rear seats of the BMW 5 Series, pull the black levers located next to the two outer headrests of the rear bench seat. While holding these levers down, the seatbacks will fold down completely from both sides.

Once the seatbacks are down, you can access the trunk from the cabin. To return the rear seatbacks to their upright position, simply lift them back up and close the latch next to the levers.


Updated on 19 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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