Remove/install right rear seat backrest cover - AR91.18-P-1878CW

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MODEL 204.0, 212.0 with CODE (287) Through-loading feature

MODEL 204.2/9, 212.2

Shown on model 204.2

Fig 1: Right Rear Seat Backrest Cover Remove/Install Components - Model 204.2

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Illustrated on model 204.0

Fig 2: Right Rear Seat Backrest Cover Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0

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MODIFICATION NOTES

22.9.08	Value changed: pivot pin to backrest frame		*BA91.12-P-1004-03I
6.10.08	Value changed: pivot pin to backrest frame		*BA91.12-P-1004-03I

	Remove/install
1	Remove right rear seat backrest (1)		AR91.12-P-1720CW
2	Remove all head restraint guides from right rear seat backrest (1)		AR91.16-P-1775CW
3	Remove pivot pin (2)	Model 204.2/9, 212.0
3	Remove pivot pin (2)		*BA91.12-P-1004-03I
4	Detach pivot pin (8) with pivot bearing (9)	Model 204.0, 212.0 Ensure that right rear backrest inclination switch integrated into pivot bearing (9) is seated correctly in backrest frame.
4	Detach pivot pin (8) with pivot bearing (9)		*BA91.12-P-1004-03I
5	Unscrew bolts (3) and remove ISOFIX child seat attachment (4) top bracket	Model 204.2
6	Unclip cover (5) using a long wedge and remove	Model 204.2/9
6	Unclip cover (5) using a long wedge and remove		Figure
7	Remove screw/bolt (6) and remove cover (7)	Models 204.2/9, 212.2
8	Unhook cover (11) from backrest frame	Bend hook at backrest frame so that the cover (11) can be securely hooked on.
9	Remove cover (11) with padding (10)
10	Slip cover (11) over padding (10)
11	Unclip staple wires that are in the material pockets (12) from the padding (10)
12	Pull the staple wires out of the material pockets (12)	Model 204
13	Unclip staple wires (13) from padding (10)
14	Lift cover (11) and guide seat heater electrical wiring harness through padding (10)	Model 212 with code (872) Electric seat heater for left and right rear seat
15	Remove cover (11) from padding (10)
16	Pull staple wires (13) out of cover (11)	Model 204, when replacing cover (11).
17	Install in the reverse order

REAR SEATS

Number	Designation		Model 204	Model 212
BA91.12-P-1004-03I	Pivot pin to backrest frame	Nm	37	37

Fig 3: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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