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Remove and install locking mechanism for folding rear seat backrest - AR91.12-P-1730GI

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

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Locking Mechanism Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
1 Remove side covers at rear backrest fitting (5)    
2 Detach rear seat backrest release cable (1) at adjuster (2) IMPORTANT Mark adjustment position on the thread. Turn the adjuster counterclockwise until the rear backrest release cable can be unhooked.  
3 Unscrew bolts (3) from rear backrest fitting IMPORTANTWith 60% rear seat:  Unscrew bolts (3) at the same time in order to prevent the rear backrest fitting from tipping.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.12-P-1006-03A 
4 Unscrew bolts (4) from rear backrest fitting TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.12-P-1007-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Torx bit set Figure
5 Remove backrest fitting (5)    
6 Install in the reverse order IMPORTANTInstallation:  check unlocking function of folding rear backrest.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear seats

Number Designation Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.12-P-1006-03A Bolt from backrest fitting to backrest Nm 30
BA91.12-P-1007-03A Screw for backrest fitting on seat frame Nm 30
Fig 2: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)
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