How to Put Seats Down in a Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is manufactured in five grades, each with different features. Most Toyota Corollas, except the standard base model and the sporty S series, are equipped with folding rear seats, which allow long cargo items to be stored in the vehicle's trunk and extend into the rear passenger compartment with the seats down. A simple latch-release mechanism inside the trunk enables the owner to put down the seats in less than a minute.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Toyota Corolla with fold-down seat feature.

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     Remove all items from the backseat of the Toyota Corolla, including child safety seats.

   • 2

     Open the trunk and locate a pull lever in the middle back of each backseat.

   • 3

     Pull each lever one at a time to disengage the locking mechanism for the back of the seat.

   • 4

     Push each seat forward to fold it down. This creates the additional space for hauling long items in the trunk.

Tips & Warnings

• Store a folded tarp in the trunk to protect the back seats and car interior when hauling long items.

• The 2009 Toyota Corolla series features a single lever for disengaging and lowering both rear seats at the same time. This lever is located in the right rear side of the hatchback. A video demonstration is linked in the reference section.

• The rear seats on a Corolla do not fold completely flat, which may make it awkward to load larger items.