Remove/Install Seat Backrest Trim - AR91.10-P-1912LW

Model 205.0/1/2 

except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) 

Model 213 

except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) 

Model 253 

except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) 

Model 293 

Shown on removed front passenger seat 

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Shown on front passenger seat 

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	Remove
1	Fold down folding table.	Model 213.1 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Only on passenger seat.
2	Remove screws and remove folding table.	Model 213.1 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Only on passenger seat.
3	Unclip cover (2) from seat backrest trim (1).
4	Move driver seat or front passenger seat all the way back and up.
5	Cover inner trim (3), outer trim (5) and center console (9) with a suitable rag or mask off with suitable tape.
6	Insert release tool between seat backrest trim (1) and inner trim (3) as shown and position on retaining plates of inner latch (4) and rubber strap deflector.	Insert release tool approx. 11 cm.
		Unlocking tool	Fig 1
7	Pull seat backrest trim (1) upwards and backwards, turn release tool and release inner latch (4).	Make sure that the release tool is positioned on the retaining plates for the inner latching (4) and the rubber strap deflector. Otherwise the seat backrest trim (1) may be damaged.
		Unlocking tool	Fig 1
8	Insert release tool between seat backrest trim (1) and outer trim (5) as shown and position or retaining plates of outer latch (6) and rubber strap deflector.	Insert release tool approx. 11 cm.
		Unlocking tool	Fig 1
9	Pull seat backrest trim (1) upwards and backwards, turn release tool and release outer latch (6).	Make sure that the release tool is positioned on the retaining plates for the outer latching (6) and the rubber strap deflector. Otherwise the seat backrest trim (1) may be damaged.
		Unlocking tool	Fig 1
10	Carefully pull inner side bolster (7) and outer side bolster (8) of seat backrest trim (1) to one side and guide over inner trim (3) and outer trim (5).
11	Remove seat backrest trim (1) downwards.
	Install
12	Position seat backrest trim (1) at top of seat backrest frame.
13	Carefully pull inner side bolster (7) and outer side bolster (8) of seat backrest trim (1) to one side and guide over inner trim (3) and outer trim (5).
14	Push seat backrest trim (1) upwards and engage inner latch (4) and outer latch (6).	Make sure that the seat backrest lines are outside of the clamping range of the seat backrest trim (1). Otherwise the seat backrest trim (1), inner latching (4), outer latching (6) or seat backrest lines may be damaged. The hooks (10) of the seat backrest trim (1) must be fully located in the upper supports of the seat backrest frame before being engaged Otherwise the inner latching (4), outer latching (6) and the seat-back lining (1) may become damaged.
15	Remove rag or adhesive tape from inner trim (3), outer trim (5) and center console (9).
16	Move back driver seat or front passenger seat
17	Clip cover (2) onto seat backrest trim (1).
18	Secure folding table and fold up.	Model 213.1 except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Only on passenger seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Unlocking Tool (205 589 01 63 00)

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