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How to Open a Stuck Boot Lid on a Skoda Octavia Estate?

Model: Skoda Octavia MK 4, NX - Years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Part: Checks and maintenance

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On a Skoda Octavia Estate, the boot lid may get stuck due to a fault with the release mechanism or the lock actuator. In these cases, it is still possible to perform an emergency opening of the boot lid by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial.

First, open the rear doors, then fully lower the rear seat backrest and go into the boot area. Next, locate the small flap in the centre of the lower edge, unclip it, and using a flat-head screwdriver, release the lock.


Updated on 31 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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