Remove/Install Backrest In Rear - AR91.12-P-1713MFV

Model 118.3, 177 

except code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

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	Remove/install
1	Adjust head restraints in rear passenger compartment all the way down.
2	Remove seat cushion in rear passenger compartment.		AR91.12-P-1021MFA
3	Remove side trim covers and remove screws (1).	Bolt, backrest to body	*BA91.12-P-1001-03N
		Dismantling tool	Fig 1
4	Remove screw/bolts (2).	Screw/nut, seat belt end fitting/rear seat belt buckle to body	*BA91.40-P-1006-01X
5	Push seat backrest (3) towards rear and extend upwards out of the brackets (4).	: Ensure that the seat backrest (3) is seated correctly.
6	Guide right and left seat belt behind seat backrest (3).
7	Pull out center seat belt and remove seat backrest (3).	Carefully remove seat backrest (3) from vehicle. Otherwise, component parts of the vehicle get damaged. Aid of helper required.
8	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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