Remove/Install Left Rear Folding Seat Backrest - AR91.12-P-1724FR

Model 257, 290 

with code 287 (Through-loading feature) 

Shown on model 257 with code 872 (Seat heating in rear passenger compartment) 

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	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove folding center rear seat backrest.	Model 290 with code 224 (Rear individual seat design) with code 287 (Through-loading feature)	AR91.12-P-1723FRX
		Model 257 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) Model 290 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)	AR91.12-P-1723FR
2	Disconnect electrical connector (3).	Model 257, 290 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 872 (Left and right rear seat heating)
3	Disconnect electrical connector (4) and unclip associated electric line.
4	Remove screw (6), place left seat belt buckle to one side and guide seat belt end fitting upwards.	The left seat belt buckle and the seat belt end fitting are fastened together with the bolt (6).
		Ensure correct installation position.
		Bolt/nut for rear belt buckle	*BA91.40-P-1009-01U
5	Release left seat backrest (1).
6	Remove screws (2) from pivot bearing (5).	Bolt, center pivot bearing to body	*BA91.12-P-1004-03M
7	Unscrew bolt (7).	Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body	*BA91.12-P-1003-03M
8	Remove left seat backrest (1).	Do not tilt left seat backrest (1). Otherwise, the spacer ring in the left seat backrest (1) may be damaged.
9	Install in the reverse order