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

Model 118, 177 

with code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

Model 243.7, 247 

Shown on model 177 

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Shown on model 177 

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	Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear seat cushion.		AR91.12-P-1021MFA
2	Remove trim (5).	Long wedge	Fig 1
3	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (6).	Model 118 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U3 (Sport seats, front) with code 877 (Ambient lighting) Model 177 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U3 (Seat model variant 3) with code 877 (Ambient lighting)
4	Unlock right seat backrest (3) and fold forwards.
5	Remove bolts (7).	Bolt, mounting frame bow for seat backrest to C-pillar	*BA91.12-P-1007-03N
6	Pull right seat backrest (3) off bearing pin and remove right seat backrest (3).	Take care not to damage the bearing bushings (arrows).
7	Unscrew bolts (9) and remove right pivot bearing (8).	Screw/bolt, backrest pivot bearing to body If the guide piece (arrow) on the right pivot bearing (8) is damaged, ↓ replace guide piece (arrow).	*BA91.12-P-1005-03N
8	Unscrew bolt (4).	Screw/nut, seat belt end fitting/rear seat belt buckle to body	*BA91.40-P-1006-01X
9	Unlock left seat backrest (1) and center seat backrest (2) and fold forwards.
10	Remove bolts (10).	Screw/bolt, backrest pivot bearing to body	*BA91.12-P-1005-03N
11	Remove left seat backrest (1) and center seat backrest (2).
12	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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