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Removing the Front Seat on a Hyundai Santa Fe

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe MK 1 - Years 2000-2006
Part: Seat

Is the seat on your Hyundai Santa Fe damaged? Here’s how to remove the front seat. Move the seat back (using the manual metal lever or electric button) and raise the seat cushion. Use a socket wrench to unscrew the securing bolts on the front rail. Move the seat forward (using the lever or adjustment buttons) and remove the securing pins from the rear of the rail. Disconnect the power connectors located under the front seat (remove the seat). Refit the new seat in the vehicle by following the disassembly steps mentioned earlier.

Updated on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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