Removal and installation of rear seat folding arm rest - ra91001400175x(0175)

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Model 140; A. Sedan, B. Coupe

Preliminary work:

Rear seat and rear backrests removed (Removal and installation of rear seat and backrest )

Sedans

Fig 1: Identifying Folding Arm Rest For Rear Seat System Components (Sedans)

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Rear backrest (3)	lay down with front side on a suitable clean surface.
Screws (1) on the cover (2)	screw out (5 each).
Cover (2) on backrest frame	unclip and remove.
Screws (4) on backrest frame (3)	screw out (4 each), 10 Nm.
Arm rest (5)	remove from backrest frame (3) to the rear.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Coupes
Both rear seats and rear backrests removed (Removal and installation of rear seat and backrest ).

Fig 2: Identifying Folding Arm Rest For Rear Seat System Components (Coupes)

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Screws (arrows)	screw out (4 each, 10 mm).
Arm rest (1)	remove from rear wall together with bearing plate (2).
Reinstall	in opposite order.