Remove/Install Cover On Rear Seat Backrest - AR91.18-P-1872MFC

Model 118 

with code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) 

except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) 

except code 7U3 (Sport seats, front) 

Model 177.0 

with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) 

except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) 

except code 7U3 (Seat model variant 3) 

Model 177.1 

with code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) 

except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) 

except code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4) 

Model 247 

with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) 

except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) 

except code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4) 

Shown on right backrest 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on left combination backrests 

	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove backrest in rear passenger compartment.	Model 118 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) except code 7U3 (Sport seats, front) Model 177.0 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) except code 7U3 (Seat model variant 3) Model 177.1 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) except code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4) Model 247 with code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) except code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4)	AR91.12-P-1713MFA
	Right backrest
2	Remove screw/bolt (2).	Bolt, pivot bearing for seat backrest to seat backrest	*BA91.12-P-1006-03N
3	Remove head restraint guides.
4	Unclip cover (4).	Long wedge	Fig 1
5	Remove lining (6).
6	Unclip lock cover (7).	Long wedge	Fig 1
7	Unclip cover (5) all way round right seat backrest.	: Hook cover (5) to corners first and press down when completely engaged.
		Dismantling tool	Fig 2
8	Remove cover (5) with padding.
9	Detach cover (5) from padding far enough until upholstery staples are accessible.
10	Cut upholstery staples and remove remaining pieces from padding.	Remove the pieces of the upholstery staples carefully. Otherwise the padding and cover (5) will be damaged.
		: Replace upholstery staples.
		Padding clip pliers	Fig 3
11	Remove cover (5) from right padding.
	Left combination seat backrests
12	Remove screw (20).	Bolt, pivot bearing for seat backrest to seat backrest	*BA91.12-P-1006-03N
13	Remove head restraint guides.
14	Unclip cover (21).	Long wedge	Fig 1
15	Unclip lock cover (22).	Long wedge	Fig 1
16	Unclip belt outlet trim (23).	Long wedge	Fig 1
17	Remove lining (24).
18	Unclip cover (25) all way round left combination backrests.	: Hook cover (25) to corners first and press down when completely engaged.
		Dismantling tool	Fig 2
19	Detach cover (25) from padding (11) far enough until upholstery staples (10) are accessible.
20	Cut upholstery staples (10) and remove remaining pieces from padding (11).	Remove the pieces of the upholstery staples (10) carefully. Otherwise the padding (11) and cover (25) will be damaged.
		: Replace upholstery staples (10).
		Padding clip pliers	Fig 3
21	Pull cover (25) off padding (11).
22	Install in the reverse order.

Number	Designation			Model 118	Model 177
BA91.12-P-1006-03N	Bolt, pivot bearing for seat backrest to seat backrest	M10	Nm	40	40

Number	Designation			Model 247
BA91.12-P-1006-03N	Bolt, pivot bearing for seat backrest to seat backrest	M10	Nm	40