Removing and installing/replacing lock for left or right rear seat backrest (Cooper Convertible)
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IMPORTANT:
- Microencapsulated screws must be coated with Loctite if they are to be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of harden)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
- Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use
Preliminary work needed:
- Remove STORAGE SHELF .
- Remove the TRIM PANEL for the top rollover protection.
- Remove the SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
- Remove the left TRUNK WHEEL ARCH TRIM or right TRUNK WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Remove side TRIM PANEL .
Removal:
Release the trim (1) on the clips (2).
Unclip the cover (1) from the trim panel (3).
Remove screw (1).
Unscrew the screws (1).
Remove trim panel (2).
Unscrew the screws (1).
Remove the backrest lock (2).
Detach the Bowden cable (1) from the backrest lock (2).
Installation:
Attach the Bowden cable (1) in the backrest lock (2).
Insert the backrest lock (2).
Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 52 26 8AZ .
Position trim panel (2).
Tighten down screws (1).
Tighten screw (1).
Clip in the trim (1) into the trim panel (3).
Clip in the trim (1) using the clips (2).
Required follow-up work:
- Install the STORAGE SHELF .
- Install the TRIM PANEL for the top rollover protection.
- Install the SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP .
- Install the left TRUNK WHEEL ARCH TRIM or right TRUNK WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Install the SIDE TRIM PANEL .