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How to Lower the Rear Seats in the Toyota Yaris

Model: Toyota Yaris Xp90 - Years 2005-2011
Part: Seat

These brief and simple instructions will show you how to lower the backrests of the rear seats in the Toyota Yaris. First, open the rear hatch of the boot and start pulling the plastic levers located at the top left and right of the backrests, which can be split into two parts; lowering the backrests will significantly increase the load space in the boot, as shown in the video. To restore the normal position of the backrests, simply lift them back up until they click, raising the double backrest and finally the single one.

Posted on 2 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

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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