Remove/Install Right Rear Folding Seat Backrest - AR91.12-P-1722ME

Model 167.1 

except code 567 (Vario rear seat) 

Model 167.3 

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Shown With Code 872 (Seat heater in rear passenger compartment) 

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Topical note	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-1021ME
2.1	Remove side section (6) on seat backrest.	Model 167.1 with code 293 (Sidebags in rear) except code 567 (Vario rear seat) Model 167.3 with code 293 (Sidebags in rear)	AR91.60-P-0694ME
		Side airbag unit can remain in the side section.
2.2	Unscrew screw (5) and remove side section (6).	Model 167.1 except code 293 (Sidebags in rear) except code 567 (Vario rear seat) Model 167.3 except code 293 (Sidebags in rear)
		Bolt, side section of rear seat backrest to holder	*BA91.12-P-1012-03M
3	Release and disconnect electrical connector (2).	Model 167.1 with code 872 (Heated rear seats) except code 567 (Vario rear seat) Model 167.3 with code 872 (Heated rear seats)
4	Unclip electrical line (4) from right seat backrest (1).	Model 167.1 with code 872 (Heated rear seats) except code 567 (Vario rear seat) Model 167.3 with code 872 (Heated rear seats) Do not crush or kink or subject lines to tension This will result in damage to the lines which may impair their functional capability.
5	Release right seat backrest (1).
6	Remove screw (3).	Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body	*BA91.12-P-1003-03M
7	Pull right seat backrest (1) off center seat backrest and remove.	Do not tilt right backrest (1). Otherwise, the spacer ring in the right seat backrest (1) may be damaged.
8	Install in the reverse order