Renault Duster folding rear seats. How do you fold out and remove the rear seats on a Renault Duster? Increased trunk space

Many modern crossovers have the function of folding rear seats. This technology did not bypass Renault Duster either. This feature expands the rear space of the vehicle for carrying cargo and is also very useful for outdoor recreation.

The seats can be folded out quite simply and any motorist can cope with this task. Let's see how this is done:

There is nothing complicated in the process itself, and folding the rear seat backs on the Duster is quite simple, even for a woman.

Rear backrest transformation options

What are folding rear seats for?

There are many reasons why the reclining seats on the Renault Duster are comfortable. Let's consider the main ones:

• Cargo transportation. If you unfold the seats on a crossover, the volume of the luggage compartment increases three times. This is very convenient if you need to load bulky items. Also, by folding the rear seats, you can increase the length of the trunk, which will allow you to transport longer loads that do not fit in their usual form.
• The second positive aspect of folding rear seats is that when traveling on vacation, it becomes possible relax quietly in the car , and do not take a tent with you. It is usually calculated that there are two sleeping places for adults plus one child. But, as practice shows, three adults of average build feel great.
• Folding seats indispensable for fishing . A completely enclosed car protects against insects, especially mosquitoes, so you can relax without fear of getting bites on your body. If the night is hot and you want to open the window, then there are special mosquito nets, with which you can protect yourself.

  If you are short, there is enough space in the cabin to sleep; you don’t have to recline the rear seat backs

These are the positive aspects of folding seats, but there is also one negative:

• When transporting cargo with the rear seats folded down, the number of seats in the car is reduced. That is, only the front ones remain: the driver and the front passenger.

Removing seats for Renault Duster

There are times when car enthusiasts need to remove the rear seat in a car. Dismantling it is not difficult, since no special knowledge or skills are required. Renault Duster was no exception in this case. Removing the rear seat on it is quite simple with a minimal set of tools.

Reasons for removing the seat

There are several reasons why it becomes necessary to remove the rear seat. Let's look at what exactly:

• Damage to material. This happens quite rarely. This is mainly due to passengers who smoke or children who accidentally damage the fabric or leather surface.
• Cleaning the seat and backrest. Rear row passengers, on long trips, sometimes eat on the go or just have a snack, and an accidental drop of ketchup or other substance may remain on the surface of the material and can only be removed if the seat is removed.
• Many drivers like to carry liquids and building materials in the back seat. But, there are cases when they crumble or spill, which leads to clogging of the material. Also, they penetrate deep into the surface structure and in simple ways They can no longer be removed, and the seats need to be dismantled.
• This is a noise and vibration insulation paste. In order to quiet the car, you have to remove all the elements, including the rear sofa.
• The last reason why it is necessary to remove the rear seat is This is a repair due to an accident. This often happens if the car was hit hard in the rear and the side members became deformed. Also, in case of side impacts on the rear doors, it may be necessary to remove the rear seat.

Seat removal process

The video shows the process of removing the seats:

The process of removing seats on a Renault Duster is quite simple, since the design is not complicated. Let's look at how dismantling occurs step by step:

Thus, the rear seats are dismantled. If this does not work, then unscrew all the fastening bolts from the trunk and only then proceed to dismantle the seat. Removing the seat is carried out using two keys - 16 and 17. There is nothing complicated in the process described and you can do it yourself. If you don’t understand how the operations are carried out, you should watch the video, where everything is shown quite clearly and clearly.

Conclusions

The function of folding rear seats on Renault Duster is very useful feature, not only for work, but also for relaxation. With the backrest folded down, the volume of the luggage compartment will become three times larger, and the length will correspondingly increase by almost 70 cm.

We have known him for a long time and he still makes people talk about him. Argue. For example, on the topic of how well made this car is.

1. One of the main advantages of Duster, which brought him popularity, is the phenomenal suspension, providing equal comfort and endurance, and handling that is good for a crossover. Moreover, Duster has an equally cool suspension in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions - despite significant design differences due to different types transmissions. The all-wheel drive has an independent rear suspension, while the front-wheel drive has a semi-independent H-beam. However, excellent suspensions are typical for all cars created in countries with imperfect roads. And Renault engineers know how to very well select the stiffness of springs and shock absorbers, and even provide the suspension with a decent margin of safety.

2. The difference in the design of the rear suspensions is due to spare wheel placement options. For the all-wheel drive version it lies in a niche under the trunk floor, for the single-wheel drive version it is secured under the bottom on a bracket. Both solutions have advantages and disadvantages. An underbody spare frees up space in the trunk, and you don't have to empty the trunk to use it. On the other hand, taking it out, much less putting it back, is not very convenient. And she's dirty all the time. The spare tire under the trunk floor is always clean, and around it the creators of Duster organizer styles (cases for tools and small items). In our conditions, this solution is preferable.

3. For cars on the B0 platform, it is quite typical large wheelbase. In Duster it is 2673 mm. So, the car has a fairly spacious interior - more than you expect when looking at the Duster from the outside. But the trunk is also big! The all-wheel drive version has a trunk volume of 408 liters, and the front-wheel drive version has 475 liters. With the rear seats folded, the volume increases to 1570 or 1636 liters, respectively. In an all-wheel drive vehicle, with the rear seat folded down, an almost flat floor is formed. At the same time, the back of the front passenger seat can be tilted forward, which increases space. I was able to transport a bicycle with 26-inch wheels in the Duster without disassembling it, and with the wheels removed I carried a couple of adult bicycles. Other Duster users carry thick mattresses for double beds, two-chamber refrigerators and boards 2.40 long.

Many car manufacturers prefer to install a roller blind in the trunk. This trend also affected Duster. But restyling brought a rigid trunk shelf to the car. The advantage is that you can put something relatively light on it. And to prevent this something from flying into the cabin during sudden braking, the shelf has fairly deep stampings.

4. I think it’s an excellent solution selector for switching operating modes of the all-wheel drive transmission. There are only three modes on the puck, nothing superfluous. Front-wheel drive, automatic mode (the electronics decide when to engage the rear axle) and all-wheel drive mode with torque distribution between the axles in a 50:50 ratio. In this mode you can drive at speeds of up to 80 km/h. To switch modes, just a slight movement of your hand is enough. Very convenient. And yet, his element is paved roads. Or light off-road conditions, which Duster copes with in most cases effortlessly. But for heavy off-road use there is another technique.

5. By the way, the function of disabling the traction control system will be very useful off-road - the Duster can also boast of such an option. Like excellent parameters of geometric cross-country ability. See for yourself. The ramp angle is 23° - the same as that of the famous SUVs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Hilux, Volkswagen Amarok. Ground clearance - 205–210 mm (depending on the drive, without engine protection). The same as Lada 4x4 (ex-Niva), UAZ Hunter (ex-3151) and UAZ Patriot! The approach angle of the Renault Duster is 30° - similar to the Land Rover Discovery. And the departure angle of 36° looks especially impressive. By the way, in the second generation Duster it was reduced by 3°. And still, in this parameter the car surpasses, for example, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon (departure angle - 31.3°).

Pay attention to the silver trim on the rear bumper (there is a similar one on the front). If you do manage to scratch the bumper, buying and replacing the trim will be faster, easier and cheaper than repairing the entire bumper. And under one of the segments there is a loop for towing the car, which stuck out in the pre-restyling version. Simple and convenient.

6. Duster engines are simple and reliable. And in this material it is worthy of mention timing chain drive base engine 1.6 H4M-HR16DE. Unlike a timing belt, a chain does not require replacement up to 200 thousand kilometers. In addition, this engine has a variable valve timing system, which was created to dynamically adjust the operating parameters of the gas distribution mechanism. This allows you to improve the torque characteristics in certain operating modes, and also ensures fuel economy and reduces exhaust emissions.

7. I immediately remember Renault Start remote engine start system. Who else besides Renault offers remote start for a budget crossover? The car is generally well prepared for the Russian climate. In addition to the usual heated seats and mirrors, the Duster has a heated windshield over the entire area. Great option! 8. There is an opinion that budget cars are not all right with ergonomics. Like, the manufacturer probably saved money on it. For example, how do you like the joystick for adjusting the rear-view mirrors, located under the parking brake? Some say that this is a mockery of the owners, others think it is a completely justified decision. After all, if the car has one driver (in most cases), it is extremely rare to adjust the mirrors, and it is safer to do this when the car is stationary with the handbrake raised.

Convenient and useful in its own way steering column control, which controls the audio system. It can be used blindly without taking your hands off the steering wheel. A small but important contribution to vehicle safety. Of course, the same buttons could be placed on the steering wheel itself, but such a solution would make the car a little more expensive, which contradicts the concept of maximum accessibility.

I like to quote our movie Sherlock Holmes: “This is a trifle, a trifle. But there's nothing more important than the little things" There are niches on the Duster dashboard. In many cars you have to find where to place your smartphone. Here you don’t ask yourself such a question - you just put your smartphone in a niche. Or you place it at an angle, if you need it as a navigator.

The interior of the Renault Duster corresponds to the concept of a budget car. Materials, plastic is not very good good quality, but everything fits neatly. By the way, the Renault Duster even has a version with a leather interior, but even there you won’t find much comfort, everything is spartanly simple.

I would like more lateral support in the front seats. And adjusting the height of the driver's seat could be more clear and convenient. The driving position itself requires fine adjustments, without this you will not get any convenience while driving. The rear interior of the Renault Duster is quite spacious. Because of high ceilings a feeling of some comfort is created. Next photo of Renault Duster interior.

With a crossover length of only 4315 mm, the wheelbase, which determines the spaciousness inside the cabin, is 2673 mm, the width of the car is 1822 mm. Inside the Renault Duster interior the following dimensions are:
Rear seat legroom 183 mm
Interior width at elbow level in front seats 1411 mm
at elbow level in rear seats 1438 mm
at shoulder level on the front seats 1387 mm
at shoulder level in rear seats 1400 mm
Distance from top point doorway to front seat cushions 907 mm, to rear seat cushions 895 mm.

Photo of the linear dimensions of the Renault Duster interior below.

As for the luggage compartment of the Renault Duster, the volume of the front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions is different.
Luggage compartment volume for 4x2/4x4 versions is 475 liters/408 liters. With the rear seat folded - 1636 liters and 1570 liters, respectively. The internal width between the wheel arches in the trunk is 1002 mm. Loading length with the rear seat unfolded is 992 mm. And the length with the rear seat folded is 1760 mm.

It is worth noting that large number The useful space in the trunk is occupied by the spare wheel located under the floor of the luggage compartment. In addition, the rear seats in the Renault Duster do not fold flat, and this fact further reduces the potential useful volume of interior space.

The Duster seats are quite high quality and comfortable. The Duster seat can be folded out - in this form they form convenient place for relaxation and sleep, some vehicles are equipped with heating. However, some car owners prefer to replace the standard Duster seat with a luxury seat or a seat from other car models. The main problems with standard Renault Duster seats are the need to turn the turntable to change the position of the seats and poor fixation of the adjusted backrest position.

Duster front seats

The Duster seats can be called cozy and practical; they hold the seat perfectly and perform well when cornering and during braking. In the Renault Duster car it is possible to organize a full-fledged sleeping place. To do this, the front seats are moved forward.

A common problem with Duster front seats is squeaking in their lower parts. This problem can be easily eliminated by using graphite lubricant, which is used to treat the seat slides and the lifting mechanism. If rattling occurs in the headrest, its fastening must be treated with silicone grease.

Replacing the Duster front seat:

Move the front seats back, unscrew the 2 screws of the runners using a TORX T40 wrench

Move the seats back and unscrew the 2 rear screws in the same way

If the seat is equipped with heating, it is necessary to remove the clamp from the heating system connector

Unplug the connector, remove the clip from the electrical wiring harness and carefully pull out the seat

Duster rear seats

During the device sleeping place In a Duster car, the rear seats fold out. Also, folding the rear seats allows you to increase the trunk volume to 1600 liters.

Heated seats Duster

Renault Duster heated seats are available in any car configuration. Heated seats today are a popular option, without which many motorists simply cannot imagine modern car(especially in the harsh Russian climate).

If there is a malfunction in the seat heating mechanism, it can be easily fixed on your own or by contacting a specialized service. For example, if the heating of the rear seats does not work, while the front seats are heated well, we can conclude that the current-carrying cable has broken. You can restore it by contacting your dealer or car service center. If all the Duster seats do not warm up, and the cigarette lighter does not work, the cause may be a blown fuse. The fuse panel is located on the left under the hood; in case of this breakdown, it will be necessary to replace part F16 with a rating of 15A.

Seats are an important part of the car interior; they are responsible for the comfort and safety of the driver and his passengers on the road. You can buy Renault Duster seats, as well as additional parts for them - heating system, covers, etc. - in our online store.