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Retrofit third row of seats - AN91.12-P-0001A

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /175 

IMPORTANT The installation of the fitting kit for the third row of seats comprises both the removal of and modification to existing parts. For this reason it is proposed that the mechanic makes himself familiar with the components and the fitting kit instructions in order to prevent unnecessary damage to the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seats
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REMOVING Remove    
1.1 Remove safety net, load compartment floor covers and load compartment roller-cover IMPORTANT Only if present See owner's manual  
2 Remove rear door sill molding    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install door sill molding   AR68.30-P-4100GI
3 Remove rear roof frame paneling    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install paneling rear roof frame   AR68.30-P-4470GH
4 Remove paneling on C-pillar    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install paneling on C-pillar   AR68.30-P-4490GH
INSTALLING Install     
5.1 Modify paneling on the D-pillar IMPORTANT MODEL 163.113 /154 #A up to 289564, 163.113 #X up to 754619, 163.154 #X up to 716524, 163.136/172 AN68.30-P-0001-01A
5.2 Replace paneling on the D-pillar IMPORTANT MODEL 163.113 /154 #A as of 289565, 163.113 #X as of 754620, 163.128/157/175  
6 Modify floor covering for the seat belt attachment   AN68.20-P-0001-03A
7 Modify headliner for installation of grab handle and tensioning strap mount IMPORTANT Up to VIN A289564, X754619. AN68.30-P-0001-02A
    IMPORTANT As of VIN A289565, X754620. AN68.30-P-0001-02B
    IMPORTANT Up to VIN A289564, X754619: ↓  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.70-P-1001-02A 
8.1 Conversion of 40% bench seat to easy entry IMPORTANT Models 163.154/ 172 as of VIN A145273, 163.136/154/172 as of VIN X708319,
163.113/128/157/175.
AN91.12-P-0002A 
9 Install seat console for third row of seats IMPORTANT Ensure that the wiring harness is not trapped under the seat console. AN91.12-P-0001-04A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.12-P-1004-03A 
10 Install seat belts for third row of seats IMPORTANT Observe correct installation position of automatic belt retractors.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install seat belts for third row of seats   AR91.40-P-2000GH 
11 Install paneling on C-pillar IMPORTANT Check function of height adjuster on the seat belts of the second row of seats.
IMPORTANT Install new spacers (1 for each side) and flexible length covers in the paneling of the C-pillars (2 for each side) The opening in the cover is offset upwards in the installation position.
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install paneling on C-pillar   AR68.30-P-4490GH
12 Install paneling on rear roof frame IMPORTANT Check function of the seat belts of the third row of seats.  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install paneling rear roof frame   AR68.30-P-4470GH
13 Install rear door sill molding    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Remove/install door sill molding   AR68.30-P-4100GI
14 Install seats for the third row of seats. IMPORTANT Check function of seats.
IMPORTANT For installation, see operator's manual.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Handles

Number Designation MODEL Series 163
BA68.70-P-1001-02A Bolt, flipper handle/bracket to roof frame Nm 2.5
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear seats

Number Designation Model 163 up to 08/99 Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.12-P-1004-03A Screw for seat console in 3rd seat row on vehicle floor Nm 18 18
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Seat belts/emergency tensioning retractors

Number Designation Model 163 up to 08/99 Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01D Screw on belt end fitting Nm 35 35
BA91.40-P-1002-01D Screw in rear upper belt guide fitting Nm 30 30
BA91.40-P-1003-01D Bolt to rear inertia reel Nm 30 30
Fig 2: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Longitudinal Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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Parts ordering notes

Part no. Designation Quantity
KG99 (see EPC) Material 1
KG99 (see EPC) Leather 1
KG69Group 69 (see EPC) Paneling for left D-pillar (only as of VIN A289565, X754620) 1
KG69Group 69 (see EPC) Paneling for right D-pillar (only as of VIN A289565, X754620) 1
  Additional parts only needed on vehicles with safety standard FMVSS201   
KG69Group 69 (see EPC) Shock absorber 4
KG69Group 69 (see EPC) Grab handle 2
KG69Group 69 (see EPC) Grab handle bolt 4
KG69Group 69 (see EPC) Tensioning strap bracket 2
KG69Group 69 (see EPC) Tensioning strap bracket screw 2