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How to open the locked rear hatch of the Seat Leon

Model: Seat Leon 1P - Years 2005-2013

In this short guide, we will see the instructions that will allow us to open the locked rear hatch of the Seat Leon, in simple and quick steps. First, we open the rear doors of the car and start to recline the backrests of the rear seats, thus accessing the trunk; then we proceed to release the lock of the rear hatch manually, maybe using a thin and pointed object like a flat screwdriver, as shown in the video. At this point, we open the rear hatch from the inside, and then proceed to repair the lock!

Posted on 27 September 2025 by ScegliAuto

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In this guide, we will look at the location of the fuse boxes and how to find their diagram for the Volkswagen Crafter. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the plastic cover found under the steering wheel, to access the internal fuse box; you will find another fuse box in the engine compartment by removing the plastic cover located next to the battery. At this point, use the owner's manual to find the fuse diagram, which will allow you to identify and replace any blown fuses with new ones!

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