Remove/Install Rear Seat Backrest - AR91.12-P-1620LW

Model 205.0/1 

except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature) 

Model 213.0 

except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature) 

Fig 1: Rear Seat Backrest Components Location - Model 205.0 Except Code 287

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Shown on Model 205.0 except code 287 (Foldable Rear Seat Backrests) 

	Remove/Install
1	Move head restraint all way down
2	Remove seat cushion in the rear	Model 205.0/1 with code 248 (Rear Seat With Integrated Child Seat) except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature)   Model 205.0 with code P10 (Taxi Package Germany) except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature)   Model 213.0 with code 248 (Rear Seat With Integrated Child Seat) except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature)	AR91.12-P-1020LWA
		Model 205.0/1 except code 248 (Rear Seat With Integrated Child Seat) except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature) except code P10 (Taxi Package Germany)   Model 213.0 except code 248 (Rear Seat With Integrated Child Seat except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature))	AR91.12-P-1020LW
3	Remove bolts (4)
4	Unscrew nuts (3)	Model 205.0/1 except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature)   Model 213.0 except code 287 (Through-Loading Feature) Nut/bolt, bottom of backrest to body	*BA91.12-P-1001-03M
5	Press backrest bolsters (2) toward rear and unhook toward inside
6	Remove backrest (1) upwards from hooks (5)	: Ensure that backrest (1) is seated correctly in hooks (5).
7	Guide right and left seat belt behind backrest (1)
8	Pull out lap belt and remove backrest (1)	Carefully remove backrest (1) from vehicle. Otherwise components of the vehicle may be damaged. Helper required.
9	Install in the reverse order