Remove/Install Cover On Rear Seat Backrest - AR91.18-P-1872MFB

Model 118.3

with code 287 (Through-loading feature)

with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats)

except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats)

except code 7U3 (Sport seats, front)

Model 177.0/1

with code 287 (Through-loading feature)

with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats)

except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats)

except code 7U3 (Seat model variant 3)

Model 177.1

with code 287 (Through-loading feature)

with code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4)

except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats)

except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats)

Model 243.7

Model 247

with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats)

with code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4)

except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats)

MODIFICATION NOTES

25.01.2022

Document completely revised.

Shown without code 567 (Vario rear bench seat)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on center seat backrests with code 400 (Armrest in rear passenger compartment)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown without code 567 (Vario rear bench seat)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown with code 567 (Vario rear bench seat)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1.1	Remove backrest in rear passenger compartment.	Except code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
			AR91.12-P-1713MFA
1.2	Remove seats in the rear passenger compartment.	With code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
			AR91.12-P-4026MFX
2	Remove corresponding rear seat cushion.	With code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
			AR91.12-P-1021MFA
	Right seat backrest (1)
3.1	Remove bolt (2).	Except code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
		Bolt, pivot bearing for seat backrest to seat backrest	*BA91.12-P-1006-03N
3.2	Remove covers (28) at side from seat backrest frame.	With code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
		Dismantling tool	Fig 1
4	Remove head restraint guides.		AR91.16-P-1776MFA
5	Unclip cover (4).	Model 177.0 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U3 (Seat model variant 3) Model 243.7 Model 247 with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) with code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4) except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats)
		Long wedge	Fig 2
6	Remove release handle (27).	With code 847 (3rd seat row) in model 247
7	Remove lining (6).
8	Remove lock cover (7).	Except code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
		Long wedge	Fig 2
9	Unclip cover (5) all way round right or left seat backrest.	: Hook cover (5) to corners first and press down when completely engaged.
		Dismantling tool	Fig 3
10	Remove cover (5) with padding from right or left seat backrest.
11	Detach cover (5) from padding far enough until upholstery staples (10) are accessible.
12	Cut upholstery staples (10) and remove remaining pieces from padding.	Remove the pieces of the upholstery staples (10) carefully. Otherwise the padding and cover (5) will be damaged.
		: Replace upholstery staples (10).
		Padding clip pliers	Fig 4
13	Remove cover (5) from right or left padding.
	Center seat backrest (26)
14.1	Remove armrest.	With CODE 400 (Armrest in rear)
			AR91.12-P-1744MFA
14.2	Remove seat backrest center piece.	Except code 400 (Armrest in rear passenger compartment)
15	Remove head restraint guides of center seat backrest (26).		AR91.16-P-1776MFA
16	Remove lock cover (13).	Except code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247; Except model 118.3 with code 287 (Through-loading feature); Except model 177.1 with code 287 (Through-loading feature)
		Dismantling tool	Fig 1
17	Remove lining of center seat backrest (26).
18	Unclip upper cover (16) at rear all way round and remove.	Dismantling tool	Fig 3
19	Unclip lower cover (17) at rear all way round.	Dismantling tool	Fig 3
20	Unhook lower cover (17) at front from retaining lugs.
21	Guide out lower cover (17) over guide pins (arrows) and remove center seat backrest cover (26).
	Left backrest
22.1	Remove screw (20).	Except code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
		Bolt, pivot bearing for seat backrest to seat backrest	*BA91.12-P-1006-03N
22.2	Remove covers (29) at side from seat backrest frame.	With code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
		Dismantling tool	Fig 1
23	Remove head restraint guide.		AR91.16-P-1776MFA
24	Unclip cover (21).	Model 118.3 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U3 (Sport seats, front) Model 177.0 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U3 (Seat model variant 3) Model 177.1 with code 287 (Through-loading feature) with code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4) except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats) except code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) Model 243.7 Model 247 with code 7U2 (Luxury front seats) with code 7U4 (Seat model variant 4) except code 7U1 (Manually adjustable front seats)
		Long wedge	Fig 2
25	Remove lock cover (22).	Except code 567 (Vario rear bench seat) in model 247
		Long wedge	Fig 2
26	Remove release handle (27).	With code 847 (3rd seat row) in model 247
27	Remove belt outlet cover (23).	Long wedge	Fig 2
28	Remove lining (24) from left seat backrest.	Long wedge	Fig 2
29	Unclip cover (25) all way round left seat backrest.	: Hook cover (25) to corners first and press down when completely engaged.
		Dismantling tool	Fig 3
30	Remove cover (11) with padding (25) from left seat backrest (18).
31	Detach cover (25) from padding (11) far enough until upholstery staples (10) are accessible.
32	Cut upholstery staples (10) and remove remaining pieces from padding (11).	Remove the pieces of the upholstery staples (10) carefully. Otherwise the padding (11) and cover (25) will be damaged.
		: Replace upholstery staples (10).
		Padding clip pliers	Fig 4
33	Pull cover (25) off padding (11).
34	Install in the reverse order.