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Remove/Install Folding Rear Seat - AR91.12-P-1720LW

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Model 205.0/1, 213.0 

with code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment) 

Model 205.2/3 

Model 213.2 

Model 253 (except 253.992/993), 293 

G12939920Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 205.1 with code 872 (Seat heating in rear passenger compartment) 

G12939921Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1.1 Remove left and right seat side bolster. Model 205.0/1, 213.0
with code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)
Model 205.2/3
Model 213.2
Model 205.0/1, 213.0
with code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)
 
    Model 205.2/3 AR91.12-P-1710LW 
    Model 213.2 AR91.12-P-1711LWT
1.2 Remove rear passenger compartment seat cushion. Model 253 (except 253.992/993), 293 AR91.12-P-1020LW 
2 Move driver seat and front passenger seat to foremost position.    
3 Disconnect and unclip electrical connector of rear passenger compartment seat backrest heater pad (X54/39, X54/40). Model 205.1, 213.0
with code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)
with code 872 (Heated rear seats)
Model 213.2, 253 (except 253.992/993), 293
with code 872 (Heated rear seats)
 
4 Release right seat backrest (1), center seat backrest (2) and left seat backrest (3) and fold forward.    
5 Disconnect electrical connector at right rear passenger compartment seat backrest inclination switch (S54/6) and take electrical wiring harness out of working area.    
6 Disconnect electrical connector for rear passenger compartment seat backrest release actuator (X77/2, X77/1). Model 205.2, 253 (except 253.992/993), 293  
7 Fold back left seat backrest (3).    
8 Unscrew bolt (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body *BA91.12-P-1003-03M 
9 Remove lock washer (14). Model 205.2/3, 213.2
Model 253 (except 253.992/993), 293
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace lock washer (14).
 
10 Pull right seat backrest (1) off center seat backrest (2) and remove. NOTES
Do not tilt right backrest (1).
Otherwise, the spacer ring in the right seat
backrest (1) may be damaged.
 
11 Remove screws (9) at pivot bearing (10) of center seat backrest (2). IMPORTANT Model 253.953/954
The pivot bearing (10) is only connected with one screw/bolt (9) at the crossbar.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, center pivot bearing to body
*BA91.12-P-1004-03M 
12 Guide pivot bearing (10) out of crossbar and from center seat backrest (2) at same time. Model 253.953/954
NOTES
Do not tilt pivot bearing (10).
Otherwise, the spacer ring (11) in the pivot
bearing (10) may be damaged.
 
13 Detach center seat backrest (2) from left seat backrest (3) and remove. NOTES
Do not tilt center seat backrest (2).
Otherwise the spacer ring in the center seat backrest (2) could be damaged.
 
14 Remove screw (6), place left seat belt buckle (5) to one side and guide seat belt end fitting (4) upward. Model 205.0/1, 213.0
with code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)
Model 205.2, 213.2, 253 (except 253.992/993), 293
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure correct installation position.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rear seat belt buckle
*BA91.40-P-1009-01U 
15 Release left seat backrest (3) and fold forwards. NOTES
When removing the left seat backrest (3), always start with the right seat backrest (1) and then remove the center seat backrest (2). Otherwise, the spacer ring (11) in the pivot bearing (10) of the left seat backrest (3) may be damaged.
 
16 Remove screws (9) from pivot bearing (10) of left seat backrest (3). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, center pivot bearing to body *BA91.12-P-1004-03M 
17 Remove bolt (13). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body *BA91.12-P-1003-03M 
18 Remove lock washer (15). Model 205.2/3, 213.2
Model 253 (except 253.992/993), 293
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace lock washer (15).
 
19 Disconnect electrical connector at left rear passenger compartment seat backrest inclination switch (S54/5) and take electrical wiring harness out of working area.    
20 Remove left seat backrest (3). NOTES
Do not tilt the pivot bearings (10, 12).
Otherwise, the spacer ring in the left seat backrest (3) and the spacer ring (11) in the pivot bearing (10) may be damaged.
 
21 Install in the reverse order    
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 205.0 Model 205.1
BA91.12-P-1003-03M Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 205.2 Model 205.3
BA91.12-P-1003-03M Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 213.0 Model 213.2
BA91.12-P-1003-03M Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA91.12-P-1003-03M Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 205.0 Model 205.1
BA91.12-P-1004-03M Bolt, center pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 205.2 Model 205.3
BA91.12-P-1004-03M Bolt, center pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 213.0 Model 213.2
BA91.12-P-1004-03M Bolt, center pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
REAR SEATS

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA91.12-P-1004-03M Bolt, center pivot bearing to body Nm 40 40
SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number Designation Model 205.0 Model 205.1
BA91.40-P-1009-01U Bolt, rear seat belt buckle Nm 35 35
SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number Designation Model 205.2 Model 213
BA91.40-P-1009-01U Bolt, rear seat belt buckle Nm 35 35
SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA91.40-P-1009-01U Bolt, rear seat belt buckle Nm 35 30