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Remove/install tilting rear seat - AR91.12-P-1720GI

MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99, 163.113/128/157/174/175 

Fig 1: Identifying Tilting Rear Seat Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove, Install    
1 Remove headrests IMPORTANT See Operating Instructions  
2 Remove rear cargo space floor flaps IMPORTANT See Operating Instructions  
3 Fold other bench down into the footwell IMPORTANT See Operating Instructions  
4.1 Remove cushion (1) from underneath arm rest IMPORTANT Applies to 60% seat bench only. Unscrew 2 bolts on the bottom of the rear side, and turn upholstery upwards, in order to detach locating tab at the rear.  
5 Remove screws (2) for covering (3)    
6 Remove covers (3) from backrest fitting    
7 Remove screws (4) on backrest fitting IMPORTANT 60 % bench: Fold backrest down, in order to gain access to the screws on inside of the backrest fitting.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Torx bit set Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.12-P-1006-03A 
8 Fold bench seat into footwell IMPORTANT Rear seat backrest remains erect.  
9 Remove screw (5) on backrest bracket IMPORTANT Pull handle forward.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Torx bit set Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.12-P-1006-03A 
10 Remove rear seat backrest (6) from bench IMPORTANT Put rear seat backrest down in the load compartment.  
11.1 Detach seat upholstery from back of rear seat cushion (9) IMPORTANT Applies to 60% seat bench only.  
12.1 Carefully lift seat upholstery upwards and remove seat belt screw (8) on belt end fitting (10) on the rear seat bench frame NOTES Take care not to damage seat upholstery.  
  IMPORTANT Applies to 60% seat bench only.    
    SPECIAL TOOL Torx bit set Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA91.40-P-1001-01D 
13.1 Remove buckle connector from seat frame and withdraw from retaining clamp IMPORTANT Only 60 % bench seat in combination with rear side airbag (left and right), code 293. In order to avoid fault codes, turn ignition key to the "0" position.  
14.1 Remove belt end fitting (10) together with buckle through the rear seat cushion (9) NOTES Do not damage seat cover!
IMPORTANT Applies to 60% seat bench only.
 
15 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear seats

Number Designation Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.12-P-1006-03A Bolt for backrest fitting to rear seat backrest Nm 30
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Seat belts/belt tensioners

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
Fig 2: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)
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