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Hello,

 

I will provide you the instructions below. If you can't get the top latch released as described you can remove the bolts holding the latch in and re-install in the opposite way.(sometimes it may be easier with 2 people to line the latch up.) Hope this helps.

 

Adam

 

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Emergency actuator for rear seat backrest

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1. Release hook of backrest lock 2. Backrest

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Insert screwdriver for levering in snap-in hole of rear seat lock. Press screwdriver to centre of vehicle and in so doing press supporting point (1) of Bowden cable outwards.

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Removing and installing / replacing backrest

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Necessary preliminary tasks: • Remove rear seat • Release lock on backrest (emergency actuation)

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 52 24 01AZ. Tilt backrest forwards and lift backrest with guides (2) out of partition wall. Installation: Make sure guides (2) on left and right are correctly seated in partition wall.

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Remove head restraints. Cover door sill with protective cover (risk of damage). Lift out backrest and feed out of seat belts.

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Removing and installing/replacing rear middle head restraint

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Fold back head restraint (1) and move upwards to max. extent. Press lock (2) and pull out head restraint. Note: Middle head restraint partially very difficult to move. Cover upholstery and moisten guides with Teflon spray. Pull out head restraint in stages by movements on left/right

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Removing and installing or replacing left or right rear head restraint

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Necessary preliminary tasks: • Remove backrest

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Move head restraint (1) upwards to maximum extent. Press lock (2) and pull out head restraint.

Expert:	Adam
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Answered:	8/22/2009

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