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How to Lower the Rear Seats of the BMW X1

Model: BMW X1 E84 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Part: Checks and maintenance

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These brief and simple instructions will show you how to lower the rear seats of the BMW X1. First, open the rear doors of the vehicle and pull the lever located at the top of the seatback, next to the headrest; then lower the rear seatbacks, lowering all the seatbacks, two seatbacks, or just one seatback, as shown in the video.

With the seatbacks lowered, you will significantly increase the cargo volume of the trunk; finally, restore the original position of the seatbacks by raising them until they click!


Updated on 9 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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