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Remove/Install Front Seat Cushion and Backrest Cushion



Front seat cushion





Front seat
move back with forward/backward adjustment mechanism

Screws (1) (2 each)
unscrew on front seat cushion mount.

Front seat cushion (2)
pull out of mount by lifting with force at front. Observe installation note!

Front seat cushion (2)
remove toward front. Observe installation note.


Installation note
As of vehicle ident. end number F 074890 (approx. 11/92) the front seat cushion mount was changed from a plug-in type to a screwed connection. Only the modified parts will be available as replacement parts in the future. When replacing the seat cushion frame or mounting bridge (connection) the modified mount must be riveted onto the seat cushion frame. Converting Mount At Front of Front Seat Cushion



Backrest cushion (seat cushion removed)
Front seat
move forward with forward/backward adjustment mechanism.

Backrest (4)
unlock and tilt forward.

Screws (3) on backrest frame (2 each)
unscrew.

Backrest (4)
tilt back.

Backrest cushion (5)
pull down and remove. Observe installation note.



Removal, Installation

Front seat cushion
1 Move front seat toward rear with forward/backward adjustment mechanism.






2 Unscrew screw (2 each) on front seat cushion mount.






3 Pull front seat cushion out of mount by lifting with force at front.
4 Remove front seat cushion toward front.






Mounting points and retaining screws on front seat cushion.






Installation note
Before installing the seat cushion, move front seat height adjustment down-rear seat height adjustment up-and backrest adjustment to upright position.
Insert front seat cushion into rear mount on seat frame with retaining pins, press into mount at front on left and right and screw in screws (2 each).


Backrest cushion (front seat cushion removed)





5 Move front seat forward with forward/backward adjustment mechanism.
6 Unlock backrest and tilt forward.
7 Unscrew screws (2 each) on rear of backrest frame (arrows).
8 Tilt backrest back.






Mounting points on backrest cushion.

9 Pull backrest cushion downward and remove.






Installation note
Insert backrest cushion at top into backrest frame with retaining pins and fasten at bottom of backrest frame with screws (2 each).