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

Model 167.1 

except code 567 (Vario rear seat) 

Model 167.3 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove seat cushion.		AR91.12-P-1021ME
2.1	Remove side section (6) at seat backrest.	Model 167.1 with code 293 (Side Airbag in rear left and right) except code 567 (Vario rear seat) Model 167.3 with code 293 (Side Airbag in rear left and right)
		The sidebag unit can remain in the side section.	AR91.60-P-0694ME
2.2	Remove screw (5) and remove side section (6).	Model 167.1 except code 293 (Side Airbag in rear left and right) except code 567 (Vario rear seat) Model 167.3 except code 293 (Side Airbag in rear left and right)
		Bolt, side section of rear seat backrest to holder	*BA91.12-P-1012-03M
3	Release and disconnect electrical connector (2) and unclip related electric line.	Model 167.1 with code 872 (Left and right rear seat heating) except code 567 (Vario rear seat) Model 167.3 with code 872 (Left and right rear seat heating)
4	Remove screw (4), 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 screw (4). Ensure correct installation position.
		Bolt, rear seat belt buckle	*BA91.40-P-1009-01U
5	Remove screw (3).	Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body	*BA91.12-P-1003-03M
6	Release center seat backrest and fold over.
7	Release left seat backrest (1) and remover	Do not tilt left seat backrest (1). Otherwise, the spacer ring in the left seat backrest (1) may be damaged. Ensure that the spacer ring is correctly seated on the left seat backrest (1).
8	Install in the reverse order

REAR SEATS

Number	Designation		Model 167
BA91.12-P-1003-03M	Bolt, outer pivot bearing to body	Nm	50

REAR SEATS

Number	Designation			Model 167
BA91.12-P-1012-03M	Bolt, side section of rear seat backrest to holder	M6	Nm	7

SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number	Designation		Model 167
BA91.40-P-1009-01U	Bolt, rear seat belt buckle	Nm	35