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How to Open the Jammed Boot of the Seat Leon

Model: Seat Leon 1P - Years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Checks and maintenance

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The following steps will show you how to open the jammed rear boot in an emergency on the Seat Leon. First, open the rear doors of the vehicle and recline the seat backs to access the internal boot lock. Use a thin lever to manually open the boot lock to unlock it, as shown in the video.

At this point, open the boot from the inside and carry out the repair or replacement of the boot lock, following the video to the end!


Updated on 11 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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