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How to open the locked trunk hatch in the Seat Ibiza?

Model: Seat Ibiza 6P, 6J - Years 2008-2017
Part: Checks and maintenance

In the Seat Ibiza, it may happen that the trunk hatch gets stuck, for example due to a fault in the control button or the lock actuator. In these cases, we can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, we open the rear doors, then we lower the backrest of the sofa by operating the corresponding release lever. Next, we go inside the trunk, unhook the cover panel of the hatch, and open it by operating the actuator with a screwdriver or equivalent tool.

Posted on 2 May 2025 by ScegliAuto

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