Remove/install folding rear seat - AR91.12-P-1720NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242 

MODEL 246 without CODE U57 (EASY-VARIO-PLUS-system) 

Shown on MODEL 246 

Fig 1: Identifying Folding Rear Seat Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246

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MODEL 117, 156, 176 with CODE U62 (Light and Sight package) 

Fig 2: Identifying Folding Rear Seat Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 117, 156, 176

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	Remove/install
1	Remove seat cushion (1)	When removing left backrest (2).
		MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242 MODEL 246 without CODE 248 (Rear seat with integrated child seat) without CODE U57 (EASY-VARIO-PLUS-system)	AR91.12-P-1020NKC
		MODEL 246 with CODE 248 (Rear seat with integrated child seat) without CODE U57 (EASY-VARIO-PLUS-system)	AR91.12-P-1020NKD
2	Unscrew nut (4) and remove belt end fitting (5)	When removing left backrest (2). Secure seat belt with belt end fitting (5) in backrest before rolling in.
		Nut, rear belt buckle/belt end fitting to body/pivot bearing	*BA91.40-P-1009-01S
3	Disconnect electrical connector (9)	MODEL 117, 156, 176 with CODE U62 (Exterior light and sight package)
4	Fold right backrest (3) and left backrest (2) forward
5	Remove bolt (6) from mount (8)	Screw/bolt for center pivot bearing lock striker anchor point	*BA91.12-P-1006-03K
6	Fold up bearing bracket (7) at bearing (8) and remove right backrest (3) or left backrest (2) from bearing (8)
7	Install in the reverse order