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Remove/Install Front Seat Backrest Padding - AR91.10-P-0003LWE

Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253 

except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) 

Model 293 

G13748023Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 213 with code 866 (Preinstallation for Rear Seat Entertainment system) 

G13748024Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 213 except code 432 (Left and right dynamic multicontour seat) 

Shown on model 213 with code 432 (Left and right dynamic multicontour seat) and with code 401 (Seat climate control for driver and front passenger) 

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Shown on model 213 

Fig 1: Front Seat Backrest Padding Components Location - Model 213 except code 555
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REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove seat backrest trim.   AR91.10-P-1912LW 
2 Remove head restraint guides.   AR91.16-P-0050LW 
3 Unlock flap (12) with a magnet, open and fix it in such a way that it remains open. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat
Entertainment System)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat Entertainment System)
 
4 Position long wedges (14) as shown, release the latch at right and left by applying a suitable screwdriver to the opening and remove the cover (13). Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat
Entertainment System)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat Entertainment System)
NOTES
Position long wedges (14) carefully. Otherwise, the cover (1) may be damaged.
SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge
Fig 2
5 Unhook terminal strips (3). SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 5
6 Unhook terminal strip (2). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 3
7 Unhook terminal strip (6). SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 5
8 Unhook terminal strips (7). SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 5
9 Unhook shackles (4) of cover (1).    
10 Unhook shackles (5) of cover (1).    
11 Disconnect electrical connector of seat backrest seat ventilation motors and expose electric line. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
 
12 Disconnect electrical connector (15), remove from seat backrest frame and expose respective electric line. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 873 (Left and right driver's seat heating)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 213
with code 902 (Seat heater Plus for driver and front passenger)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
Model 293
with code 873 (Left and right driver's seat heating)
 
13 Disconnect electrical connector (16), remove from seat backrest frame and expose respective electric line. Model 205.0/1/2, 253
with code 409 (Left and right front multicontour seat)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 213
with code 432 (Dynamic seats left and right) except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 409 (Left and right front multicontour seat)
 
14 Open and expose pneumatic line (17) at connecting point. Model 205.0/1/2, 253
with code 409 (Left and right front multicontour seat)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 213
with code 432 (Dynamic seats left and right) except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 409 (Left and right front multicontour seat)
 
15 Slip cover (1) forwards in lower area, as shown.    
16 Unclip staple wires (10) from catch hooks (9). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 4
17 Remove seat backrest padding (8) with cover (1) from seat backrest frame.    
18 Remove seat ventilation motors. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats) When replacing seat backrest padding (8).
AR91.30-P-1900LW 
19 Remove cover (1). When replacing seat backrest padding (8). Model 205.0/1/2
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 253
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
AR91.18-P-1820LW
Model 213
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
AR91.18-P-1822LWE 
INSTALLING Install     
20 Attach cutout for universal holder to seat backrest padding (8). Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat Entertainment System)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 293
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat
Entertainment System)
When replacing seat backrest padding (8).
AR91.10-P-1120-01LWE 
21 Install new heat mat. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 873 (Left and right driver's seat heating)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 213
with code 902 (Seat heater Plus for driver and front passenger)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
Model 293
with code 873 (Left and right driver's seat heating)
When replacing seat backrest padding (8).
AR91.30-P-0014LW 
22 Install cover (1). When replacing seat backrest padding (8).
Model 213
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
AR91.18-P-1822LWE 
Model 205.0/1/2
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 253
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 293
AR91.18-P-1820LW
23 Install seat ventilation motors. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats) When replacing seat backrest padding (8).
AR91.30-P-1900LW 
24 Align seat backrest padding (8) with cover (1) on seat backrest frame.    
25 Clip staple wires (10) into catch hooks (9). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 4
26 Slip cover (1) rearwards in lower area.    
27 Route pneumatic line (17) and connect to connecting point. Model 205.0/1/2, 253
with code 409 (Left and right front multicontour seat)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 213
with code 432 (Dynamic seats left and right) except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
 
28 Route multicontour seat electric line, fix in place on seat backrest frame and connect electrical connector (16). Model 205.0/1/2, 253
with code 409 (Left and right front multicontour seat)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 213
with code 432 (Dynamic seats left and right) except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 409 (Left and right front multicontour seat)
 
29 Route electric line of seat heating, fix in place on seat backrest frame and connect electrical connector (15). Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 873 (Left and right driver's seat heating)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat) Model 213
with code 902 (Seat heater Plus for driver and front passenger)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
Model 293
with code 873 (Left and right driver's seat heating)
 
30 Route electric line of seat ventilation motors for seat backrest, fix in place and connect its electrical connector. Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 401 (Climatised front seats)
 
31 Hook in shackles (5) of cover (1).    
32 Hook in shackles (4) of cover (1).    
33 Hook in terminal strips (7). SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 5
34 Hook in terminal strip (6). SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 5
35 Hook in terminal strip (2). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 3
36 Hook in terminal strips (3). SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 5
37 Install cover (13). Model 205.0/1/2, 213, 253
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat Entertainment System)
except code 555 (AMG-Performance Seat)
Model 293
with code 866 (Pre-installation for Rear Seat Entertainment System)
IMPORTANT Ensure cover is correctly latched into place and free from any creases (1).
 
38 Install head restraint guides.   AR91.16-P-0050LW 
39 Install seat backrest trim.   AR91.10-P-1912LW 
Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Dismantling Tool (205 589 02 63 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Dismantling Tool (205 589 03 63 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)
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