Remove/Install Center Backrest Lock In Rear Passenger Compartment - AR91.12-P-1729LW

Model 205.0/1, 213.0 

With Code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

Model 205.2/3 

Model 213.2 

Model 238.3 

Model 253, 293 

Shown on model 205.0, valid for model 205.0/1/2, 213.0/2, 253, 293 

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Shown on model 205.3, valid for model 205.3, 238.3 

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Shown on model 205.0 

	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Release center backrest and fold forwards.
2	Unlock seat backrest lock (14) using a suitable screwdriver.
3.1	Guide a long wedge (16), as shown, below the opening of the cover (8) and release catch hook (9).	Model 205.0/1, 213.0 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) Model 205.2, 213.2, 253, 293
		Long wedge	Fig 1
3.2	Release catch hooks (9), as shown, through the opening of the cover (8) using a suitable screwdriver.	Model 205.3, 238.3
4	Pull cover (8) outwards slightly at bottom, use long wedge (16) to lift out of catch at top and remove.	Insert the release linkage (10) correctly in the guide (11) of the deflection (12). Otherwise, the backrest lock (14) can no longer be actuated.
		Long wedge	Fig 1
5	Remove bolts (13).	Bolt, backrest lock to backrest frame	*BA91.12-P-1008-03M
6	Remove seat backrest lock (14).	: Ensure that the pin (15) is located in the notch (arrow B) of the backrest lock (14).
7	Install in the reverse order

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

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