Reclining front seat backs on 3 doors. (R)

Increased trunk space

One of the distinguishing features of the popular Renault Duster crossover is its spacious trunk. If you fold down the rear seats, the space triples. Not only can it be used for transporting goods, but it is also an excellent double bed for two people, and if with a child, then for three. You can easily go on a trip without a tent.

The new Renault Duster, which goes on sale in 2020, will have

There's an even larger trunk and an optional third row of seats.

To increase Renault trunk space:

This is the standard position of the Renault Duster backrests, which is unlikely to suit you, because the backrests do not fold out flush with the bottom of the trunk.

In order to form a single plane, the procedure should be complicated:

move the front seats all the way forward;
raise the sofa from the back by 40 degrees;
remove the sofa, pay attention to the steel petals, they should easily come out of their sockets.
lower the rear seatback
place the sofa on the headrests;
If necessary, adjust the position of the rear seat.

There is one caveat. Look under the folded backrest of the Renault Duster seat from the side of the door. The back hangs in the air. It is advisable to cut out stands for it from foam, which you can take with you and use if necessary.

How to fold out the seats in a Grant Liftback

The rear backrest folds in a 60/40 ratio, which is very convenient and practical when transporting non-standard loads. Press the side clamps of the upper backrest and lower the desired side.

If the chairs squeak

A creaking sound in a Duster is not considered a breakdown, but many car owners and passengers can be annoyed by this sound. Creaking occurs due to the friction of elements made of plastic, leather or other finishing materials against each other or against metal parts.

If the Renault Duster seat squeaks in the lower position, then it is enough to apply graphite lubricant to the seat slide. At the same time, process the lifting mechanism. If the squeak remains, you need to remove the chair and inspect it. Especially carefully on the sides. Places that create squeaking may show themselves as shiny or scuffed.

Most often in Dusters, the creaking appears after a short mileage, and its source is under the seat of the Renault seat. To eliminate the unpleasant sound, the chair must be removed and turned over. At the bottom of the seat, on the side, there are springs. They rub against the upholstery loop. This can be seen by the polished surface area on the spring.

To eliminate the squeak, it is enough to isolate the spring with a rubber gasket. To do this, take a hose of suitable length and diameter, cut it to length, put it on a spring and secure it with plastic clamps.

Another popular reason for Renault squeaking is in the back of the chair. It will have to be opened. The inside is polyurethane foam, which must be treated with anti-squeak powder. It is green or blue. If it is not there or is small, then Renault has saved money, and you need to improve it. In theory, in this case there should be a warranty replacement of the chair, but it depends on how you can negotiate with the dealer.

The Renault seat belt fastener may also creak, creating a “cricket” effect. Spray it with WD and forget about it for a while.

The next Renault Duster II model will have a third row of seats - there will be more creaking and work.

What's the end result?

A little skill, a few days of work and the interior of the Renault Duster can be unified for different situations and increase comfort.

Watch an interesting video on this topic

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.

One of the main advantages of the Duster, which brought it popularity, is its phenomenal
suspension
, which equally provides comfort, 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 of transmission. 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.

The differences in the design of the rear suspensions also determine
the options for placing the spare wheel
.
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 placed an organizer (cases for tools and small items). In our conditions, this solution is preferable. 3.
Cars on the B0 platform are characterized by a fairly
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, double-compartment refrigerators and 2.40-long boards.

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.

I also think
the 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 comfortably. 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.

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.
As well as excellent parameters of geometric cross-country ability
. See for yourself. The ramp angle of 23° is 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 4×4 (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, the timing chain drive
of the base 1.6 H4M-HR16DE engine is worthy of mention. 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.

I immediately remember
the 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 have problems with ergonomics. Like, the manufacturer probably saved money on it. How do you, for example, 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.

The steering column remote control is also convenient and useful in its own way.

, 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 nothing is 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 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 Duster seats are quite high quality and comfortable. The Duster seat can be folded out - in this form they form a comfortable place to rest and sleep; on some vehicles, heating is provided. 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 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

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 a 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.

It may happen that the Renault Duster driver's seat needs to be removed. For washing, repairs, replacing upholstery or covers, washing the interior, etc.

Algorithm for removing the driver's seat:

move the driver's seat all the way back;
unscrew the four screws that secure the chair to the runners using a TORX T40 tip;
if the saddle is heated, then carefully remove it and disconnect the connector; to do this, insert a thin screwdriver under the black flag, lift the latch and disconnect;
remove the clip that holds the cable and remove the seats from the passenger compartment;

The passenger seat is removed in the same way.

Purpose and design of the rear seats

Rear seats view from the trunk.

The voluminous design in the form of a wide cushion for seating and a backrest with soft filling provides all passengers with a comfortable position in it.

These elements are very rigidly fixed inside the cabin, and the profile, rigid frame on the back is not only designed to increase elasticity, but also to hold the padding inside it. The backrest can be folded, increasing the space in the rear of the car.

Headrests

The rear seats are equipped with another element that is responsible for the comfortable position of passengers in the cabin - head restraints . There are two of them in the back seat, and they are installed on the left and right sides, which allows them not to interfere with the driver’s view in the rearview mirror.

To make it easier to unfold or dismantle the chair, you must first remove the headrests, adjusting their position with special pins.

This is what the headrests on a Niva Chevrolet look like.

Increased trunk space

The new Renault Duster, which goes on sale in 2020, will have an even larger trunk and an optional third row of seats.

To increase Renault trunk space:

move the front seats all the way forward;
insert the seat belt buckles into the appropriate slots;
lower the headrests down;
press the button at the top of the backrest;
lower the backrest.

This is the standard position of the Renault Duster backrests, which is unlikely to suit you, because the backrests do not fold out flush with the bottom of the trunk.

In order to form a single plane, the procedure should be complicated:

move the front seats all the way forward;
raise the sofa from the back by 40 degrees;
remove the sofa, pay attention to the steel petals, they should easily come out of their sockets.
lower the rear seatback
place the sofa on the headrests;
If necessary, adjust the position of the rear seat.

There is one caveat.

Look under the folded backrest of the Renault Duster seat from the side of the door. The back hangs in the air. It is advisable to cut out stands for it from foam, which you can take with you and use if necessary.

How to fold the rear seats of a Chevrolet Niva

Car seats in all cars are primarily designed to carry passengers, thanks to their special anatomical shape and softness. However, the rear seat in tandem with the trunk can also be used as a place for transporting large cargo and other things. In this article we will take a detailed look at the design of the rear seat and the procedure for dismantling it to increase space and cargo.

If the chairs squeak

To eliminate the squeak, it is enough to isolate the spring with a rubber gasket. To do this, take a hose of suitable length and diameter, cut it to length, put it on a spring and secure it with plastic clamps.

The Renault seat belt fastener may also creak, creating a “cricket” effect. Spray it with WD and forget about it for a while.

The next Renault Duster II model will have a third row of seats - there will be more creaking and work.

Chair covers

All Renault Duster trim levels, except the top one, have seats upholstered in textiles. Not the most practical material. It gets dirty quickly and is difficult to clean, and over time it wears out. Therefore, many Duster owners buy seat covers and are faced with the problem of how to put them on.

Covers are not capes, so you will have to work hard and dismantle the chairs. It is not necessary to completely remove the second row seats.

If an airbag is packed in the backrests of the Renault Duster seats, be sure to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and rest for at least 10 minutes.

remove the back adjustment knob by prying it with a screwdriver;
unhook the five rings securing the backrest upholstery at the bottom;
pull the cover over the seat and attach the hooks to the springs;
tighten the noose cord and fix its end where it is convenient for you;
remove the headrests and pull the cover over the backrest;
From below, hook all the tails to the springs and fasten the rings of the standard upholstery in place.

In the back row of Duster seats, it is enough to remove the sofas. The backrests do not need to be removed. When pulling and smoothing the covers, pull on the material and use the fasteners to secure them.

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 to relax quietly in the car
and 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 vehicle is reduced
. That is, only the front ones remain: the driver and the front passenger.

Installation

We install the rear seat and all previously removed parts on the car in reverse order.

Backseat

– backrest lock handle;

– lock retainer

The rear seat of VAZ-2111 and VAZ-2112 cars is made of two parts: the right part is a folding single seat, the left part is a folding double seat. By folding the left or right side of the seat, you can significantly increase the volume of the luggage compartment.

Pull the strap to fold the seat 2

and raise cushion
3
to a vertical position.
Remove the head restraints, pull up the handle 5
and unlock the backrest fastening lock
4
. Lower the backrest horizontally.

removing the seat

1. Open the rear doors.

2. Remove the rear head restraints.

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 construction 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 structure of the surface and cannot be removed using simple methods, and the seats must 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 repairs 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.

How to lower the back seat on a VAZ 2112

The rear seat of the VAZ-2111 and VAZ-2112 cars is made of two parts: the right part is a folding single seat, the left part is a folding double seat. By folding the left or right side of the seat, you can significantly increase the volume of the luggage compartment.

10.6. Rear seat: 1 – hinge; 2 – belt; 3 – pillow; 4 – back; 5 – back lock handle; 6 – lock retainer

To fold the seat, pull the belt 2 (Fig. 10.6) and lift the cushion 3 to a vertical position. Remove the head restraints, pull up handle 5 and unlock the backrest fastening lock 4. Lower the backrest horizontally.

To remove the rear seat you will need a 10mm wrench.

1. Fold down the seat cushion.

2. . and, unscrewing the hinge fastening nuts, remove the pillow.

3. Release the seatback latch (as when folding it).

4. . and, having unscrewed the four nuts securing the hinges to the body, remove the seat back.

5. Remove the second half of the seat in the same way.

6. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

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The rear seats on VAZ 2110, 2111 and 2112 cars are slightly different in their mounting design, so the procedure for removing them will also be different. In this example, the 2110 will be considered, since I had this particular machine on hand.

So, the first thing you need to do is remove the lower part of the “sofa”. To do this, on both one and the other side from below, you need to move a special lever to the side and move the seat.

The final result on one side is shown in the photo below:

On the other hand, everything is done in the same way, so there is no point in considering everything separately.

Regarding the back, everything is also quite simple. The first step is to pull the loop up to open the lock:

And at the same time we move the back forward, as is clearly shown below.

And to finally remove the back, lift it up a little, thereby removing it from the lower hinges:

The second half of the backrest is removed in the same way.

Now all that remains is to remove the armrest, which is attached separately from the backrests. To do this, you need to unscrew one screw attaching to the brackets from below, on both one side and the other:

There should be no problems with the installation, since everything is done in the reverse order.

If for any reason you need to replace the rear vision on a VAZ 2110, then it’s worth talking about the cost of these parts. The price of a new set of seats is about 5,000 rubles - this is the back row assembled.

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