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How to Lower the Rear Seats in a BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 G20 - Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Seat

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In this tutorial, you will see how to lower the rear seats in a BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation to perform when you need more space in the trunk. First, open the trunk lid, then locate the two levers on the upper edge of the compartment and pull them towards you. Next, open the doors, grab the seatbacks, and lower them completely.

To put everything back, simply lift the seatbacks and push them firmly toward their supports to latch them.


Updated on 23 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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