Installing Rear Seat
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Incorrect handling of airbag units
- Triggering of airbag unit.
- System faults can occur.
- → Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter).
- → A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
- → Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
- → Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
- → Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
- → Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
- → Replace damaged parts during removal.
- → Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.
- → Do not position anything on the airbag units.
- → If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.
- → Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
- → Do not expose airbag units to temperatures of more than 90°C.
- → Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
- → Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
- → Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.
WARNING:
Incorrect handling of safety bolts
- Danger of injury
- Loss of torque
- → Always use new screws or nuts following removal.
- → Comply with instructions for repairs.
- → Observe specified tightening torques.
- → Carry out a visual inspection of parts used.
- Installing 2/3-split folding rear seat:
Installing 2/3-split folding rear seat
Information
The rear seat must be moved all the way forward in order to install the rear screws.
The rear seat must be moved all the way back in order to install the front screws.
- 1.1 Screw in screws -1 to 4- in the sequence -1 to 4- loosely by hand.
- 1.2 Tighten screws -1 to 4- in the sequence -1 to 4- . > Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
- Installing 1/3-split folding rear seat:
Installing 1/3-split folding rear seat
Information
The rear seat must be moved all the way forward in order to install the rear screws.
The rear seat must be moved all the way back in order to install the front screws.
- 2.1 Screw in screws -1 to 4- in the sequence -1 to 4- loosely by hand.
- 2.2 Tighten screws -1 to 4- in the sequence -1 to 4- . > Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
- The remaining installation steps are performed in reverse order.