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Remove and install rear seat cushion frame - AR91.12-P-1110GH

MODELS 163.136/154/172 as of 1.9.9 163.113/128/157/174/175 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Cushion Frame Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
1.1 Loosen Velcro lock in the left rear corner of the rear seat cushion frame IMPORTANT Only 60% rear seat  
2.1 Unscrew screw of retaining strap (1) IMPORTANT Only 60% rear seat  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.12-P-1009-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Torx bit set Figure
3 Remove paneling of horizontal adjustment handle IMPORTANT Risk of breakage! Unscrew screw and press paneling of horizontal adjustment handle forwards in order to unhook the retaining lugs.  
4 Remove outer cover from rear seat IMPORTANT Do not remove the remaining covers. AR91.12-P-1100GH 
5 Remove curtain from the front and side of the rear seat    
6 Remove fold-down rear backrest   AR91.12-P-1720GI 
7 Unhook the front of the rear seat covering on both sides and at the back of the rear seat cushion frame    
8 Remove rear seat covering and rear seat cushion from the rear seat cushion frame IMPORTANTInstallation:  if anew rear seat cushion frame is used for the 60% rear seat, the center Velcro closure must be glued on.  
9.1 Remove locking mechanism for automatic front seat adjustment for easy entry to the rear IMPORTANT Only 40% rear seat for the 3rd seat row, code 847. AR91.12-P-1120GH 
10 Detach cover (11) from vertical adjustment handle (5)    
11 Unscrew bolt (4) and detach vertical adjustment handle (5) from rear seat cushion frame IMPORTANT Press unlocking device and pull vertical adjustment handle forwards. Observe installed position of spring!  
12 Unhook vertical adjustment cable (6) from clips (7,9) IMPORTANT Risk of breakage!
IMPORTANT Clip (7) is concealed behind adhesive tape.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  glue on adhesive tape again
 
13 Unhook vertical adjustment cable (6) from vertical adjustment handle (5)    
14 Guide vertical adjustment cable (6) through grommet (12) IMPORTANTInstallation:  If a new rear seat cushion frame is used, the grommet must be installed in the new rear seat cushion frame.  
15 Remove handle locking device (13) from rear seat cushion frame    
16 Unhook horizontal adjustment cable (8) at clip (10) and at front of rear seat cushion frame IMPORTANT Risk of breakage!  
17 Unscrew bolts from horizontal adjustment handle    
18 Detach horizontal adjustment cable (8) from horizontal adjustment handle IMPORTANT Risk of breakage!
IMPORTANT Pull out horizontal adjustment handle.
 
19 Remove rear seat belt buckle IMPORTANT 40% rear seat without side airbag in left and right rear, code 293. AR91.40-P-1516GH 
    IMPORTANT 40% rear seat with side airbag in left and right rear, code 293. AR91.40-P-1516GK 
    IMPORTANT 60% rear seat outer seat. AR91.40-P-1516GJ 
20 Unscrew mounting screws for rear seat cushion frame (2) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace damaged shims at the diagonal supports of the rear seat.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.12-P-1010-03A 
21 Remove rear seat cushion frame (3) IMPORTANT Remove rear seat cushion frame through tailgate  
22 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear seats

Number Designation Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.12-P-1009-03A Bolt for clamping band to seat frame Nm 45
BA91.12-P-1010-03A Screw for bracket to seat frame Nm 23
Fig 2: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)
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