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

Model 257 

with code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

Model 290 

with code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

except code 224 (Individual rear seats) 

Shown on model 257 

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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 257 

	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	Insert long wedge (16) below opening of cover (8) and release catch hook (9).	Long wedge	Fig 1
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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