Remove/install rear seat backrest - AR91.12-P-1620CW

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MODEL 204.0/3 except CODE (287) Through-loading feature

Shown on model 204.0

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest, Cushion, Screw And Nut

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Shown on model 204.0

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest, Release Lever, Backrest Lock And Reinforcement

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Shown on model 212

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Seat Backrest And Rear Seat Heater Electrical Connectors

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	Remove/install
1	Remove rear seat cushion	Model 204.0, 212	AR91.12-P-1020CW
2	Undo bolts (3) on rear seat backrest
3	Unscrew nuts (4)	On model 218.3 a bolt is installed instead of a nut (4).	*BA91.12-P-1001-03I
4	Move backrest catch (7) release levers (6) to the left through the left and right holes in the reinforcement (5) and push rear seat backrest (1) forwards.
5	Pull out seat belts until the rear seat backrest (1) can be removed, then lift rear seat backrest (1), guide out of bottom attachment points and remove from vehicle	Carefully remove rear seat backrest (1) from the vehicle, otherwise damage may be caused to the rear door and in the entrance area. Aid of helper required.
6	Install in the reverse order

REAR SEATS

Number	Designation		Model 204
BA91.12-P-1001-03I	Nut/screw, bottom of rear backrest to body	Nm	40