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How to repair the front seat release mechanism of the Fiat Grande Punto

Model: Fiat Punto 199, MK 3, Grandepunto , Punto EVO - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Seat

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Below we will see the instructions that will allow us to repair the release mechanism of the backrest of the front seat of the Fiat Grande Punto. First, we open the front door of the car and start by removing the front seat, unscrewing all the fixing screws located on the guides; then we proceed to remove the side plastic cover and the backrest handle, then removing the seat cover to access the release mechanism.

At this point, we replace the release cable if damaged, repairing all faulty or worn components.


Posted on 2 October 2025 by ScegliAuto


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