Removal and installation of rear seat and backrest - ra91001400171x(0171)

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Model 140 (Coupe)

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Backrest

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Fig 3: Identifying Rear Backrest

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Fig 4: Locating Rear Backrest Into Sheet Metal Tabs

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Front seats	move all the way forward and fold backrest forward.
Arresting lever (arrow) on rear seat cushion (1)	press in outward direction, lift rear seat cushion at front and remove. Observe installation note!
Screw (arrow) on rear backrest (2) at bottom	screw out (10 mm).
Rear backrest (2)	slide up and remove, when installing hook rear backrest into sheet metal tabs (arrows) at top and position rear seat belt.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Fig 5: Locating Mounting Points For Rear Seat Cushion

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Arrows = mounting points for rear seat cushion

Fig 6: Locating Mounting Points For Rear Backrest

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Arrows = mounting points for rear backrest

Installation note

When reinstalling rear seat cushion always ensure that sheet metal tab (arrow) on rear floor engages in cutout in cushion shell.

Fig 7: Locating Sheet Metal Tab

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