Remove/install rear seat backrest - AR91.12-P-1620CW

MODEL 204.0/3 except CODE (287) Through-loading feature except CODE (P98) Black Series 

MODEL 212.0/1 except CODE (287) Through-loading feature except CODE (224) Design individual seats in rear 

MODEL 218.3 except CODE (287) Through-loading feature 

MODEL 204.3 with CODE (224) Design individual seats in rear 

Shown on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Rear Seat Backrest Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Rear Seat Backrest Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0 (2 Of 2)

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Shown on model 212 

Fig 3: Rear Seat Backrest Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212

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	Remove/install
1	Remove rear seat cushion	Model 204.0, 212	AR91.12-P-1020CW
		Model 204.3	AR91.12-P-1020EC
		Model 218.3	AR91.12-P-1020EL
2	Undo bolts (3) on rear seat backrest
3	Unscrew nuts (4)	On model 218.3 a bolt is installed instead of a nut (4).
			*BA91.12-P-1001-03I
4	Move backrest catch (7) release levers (6) to the left through the left and right holes in the reinforcement (5) and push rear seat backrest (1) forwards.
5	Pull out seat belts until the rear seat backrest (1) can be removed, then lift rear seat backrest (1), guide out of bottom attachment points and remove from vehicle	Carefully remove rear seat backrest (1) from the vehicle, otherwise damage may be caused to the rear door and in the entrance area. Aid of helper required. With model 212, tilt rear seat backrest (1) forwards after guiding out of lower attachment points, detach electrical connector of rear head restraints and remove rear seat backrest (1) from vehicle With model 212, 218 with code (872) Electric seat heater for left and right rear seat, also disconnect left rear seat heater electrical connector (X54/23) and right rear seat heater electrical connector (X54/24).
6	Install in the reverse order