How to Remove and Install the Rear Seats of the Qashqai?
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Method for removing and installing the rear seats of the Qashqai: Before removal, pull the edge of the rear seat cushion and lift it forcefully to create a gap in the car seat. Use a flashlight to locate a clip, then insert the removal tool into the middle of the clip and push it in about 4cm. Press down firmly, and the seat cushion will be lifted. Repeat the same process for the clip on the other side, and the car seat will then be removed. To install the seat, align the clips on the seat. First, insert the inner tongue of the seat cushion, then align it with the pulled-out clip and press down firmly. A clicking sound indicates that the seat is properly installed. The Qashqai has body dimensions of 4315mm in length, 1783mm in width, and 1606mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2630mm. It features front-wheel drive and has a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters.
I've taken apart the Nissan Qashqai's rear seats several times, and experience tells me to start with the seat cushion. Wear a pair of gloves and avoid using brute force to prevent scratching the interior. There are usually plastic clips under the front edge of the backrest—slide your fingers in from the edge and gently lift upward until you feel it release. Some model years might have a hidden handle near the center console; pulling it lifts the cushion. For split seats, there are clips on both sides. After removing the cushion, you'll find metal hooks and release straps at the base of the seatback—pull the strap or hook to unlock, then tilt the seatback forward to remove it. Be careful not to touch wiring connectors, especially in higher trims with seatbelt sensors. Once removed, cleaning dust under the seats is easy, but keep small parts away from children. When reinstalling, align the clips properly and press down firmly until you hear a click to ensure locking. The whole process shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes—just a basic flathead screwdriver as a pry tool is enough.
