Remove/Install Right Rear Seat Backrest Cover - AR91.18-P-1878LW

Model 205.0/1 

with code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

Model 205.2 

Model 205.3 

Model 253, 293 

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Shown on MODEL 205.2 

	Remove/install
1	Remove pivot bearing of right seat backrest with right rear passenger compartment seat backrest inclination switch.		AR91.29-P-1772LW
		Right rear backrest inclination switch can remain on the hinge.
2	Remove head restraint guides.		AR91.16-P-1775LW
3	Unclip cover (5) and remove.	Model 205.2 Model 253, 293
4	Unhook cover (1) from seat backrest frame (2) all the way around.	Hook in the cover (1) starting at the corners. Press on cover (1) once again all around the outside after hooking it in completely.
		Dismantling tool	Fig 1
5	Guide electrical wiring harness (6) through cover (1).	Model 205.2 Model 253, 293
6	Remove seat backrest frame (2).	Place seat backrest frame (2 onto seat backrest padding (3) and align.
7	Pull cover (1) over seat backrest padding (3).	Align seams of cover (1) and position in notches of seat backrest padding (3).
8	Unclip staple wires (4) from seat backrest padding (3) starting from the outside working towards the inside.	Dismantling tool	Fig 2
9	Remove cover (1) from seat backrest padding (3).	Align seams of cover (1) and position in notches of seat backrest padding (3). The cover (1) must be aligned centrally on the seat backrest padding (3).
10	Pull staple wires (4) out of hose straps of cover (1).	When replacing the cover (1).
		Smooth out hose straps of cover (1).
11	Install in the reverse order

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (205 589 02 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (205 589 03 63 00)

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