Remove/install backrest in rear

AR91.12-P-1713FR

Remove/install backrest in rear

28.09.2018

Model

257

except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)

Model

290

except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)

Shown on model 257

1

Seat backrest

3

Nuts

5

Hook

2

Backrest bolster

4

Screw

 

Remove/install

1

Move head restraint all way down.

Model 257
except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)

2

Remove seat cushion in rear passenger compartment.

Model 257
except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)

AR91.12-P-1021FR

Model 290
except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)
except code 568 (3-seater rear bench seat)

AR91.12-P-1021FRX

3

Disconnect seat heating electrical connectors below seat backrest (1).

Model 257
with code 872 (Heated rear seats)
except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)
Model 290
with code 872 (Heated rear seats)
except code 224 (Rear individual seat design)
except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)

4

Unscrew bolts (4).

 Nut/bolt, bottom of backrest to body

*BA91.12-P-1001-03M

5

Unscrew nuts (3).

 Nut/bolt, bottom of backrest to body

*BA91.12-P-1001-03M

6

Press seat side bolsters (2) of seat backrest (1) towards rear and unhook inwards.

7

Remove backrest (1) upwards from hooks (5).

 Installation: Ensure that backrest (1) is seated correctly in hooks (5).

8

Guide right and left seat belts behind backrest (1).

9

Pull out center seat belt and remove seat backrest (1).

Model 257
except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)


Carefully remove backrest (1) from vehicle.
Otherwise components of the vehicle may be damaged.

 Helper required.

10

Install in the reverse order

 Rear seats

Number

Designation

Model 257

Model 290

BA91.12-P-1001-03M

Nut/bolt, bottom of backrest to body

Nm

40

40