Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 795

AR91.12-P-1730GI

Remove and install locking mechanism for folding rear seat backrest

5.5.99

MODELS 163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,
163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

P91.12-2133-06

1

Rear backrest release cable

2

Adjuster

3

Screws

4

Bolts

5

Rear backrest fitting

Remove/Install

1

Remove side covers at rear backrest
fitting (5)

2

Detach rear seat backrest release cable (1) at
adjuster (2)

Mark adjustment position on the thread.

Turn the adjuster counterclockwise until the
rear backrest release cable can be unhooked.

3

Unscrew bolts (3) from rear backrest fitting

With 60% rear seat: Unscrew bolts (3) at

the same time in order to prevent the rear
backrest fitting from tipping.

*BA91.12-P-1006-03A

4

Unscrew bolts (4) from rear backrest fitting

*BA91.12-P-1007-03A

Torx bit set

*000589011000

5

Remove backrest fitting (5)

6

Install in the reverse order

Installation: check unlocking function of

folding rear backrest.

Rear seats

Number

Designation

Model
163 as of
09/99

BA91.12-P-1006-03A

Bolt from backrest fitting to backrest

Nm

30

BA91.12-P-1007-03A

Screw for backrest fitting on seat frame

Nm

30

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Torx bit set

000 589 01 10 00

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AR91.12-P-1720GI

Remove/install tilting rear seat

3.5.99

MODEL

163.136 /154 /172 as of 1.9.99,

163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175

P91.12-2128-09

1

Cushion below arm rest

2

Bolts

7

Center seat belt

8

Seat belt bolt

9

Rear seat cushion

10

Belt end fitting

3

Covers

4

Bolts

5

Bolts

6

Backrest

Remove, Install

1

Remove headrests

See Operating Instructions

2

Remove rear cargo space floor flaps

See Operating Instructions

3

Fold other bench down into the footwell

See Operating Instructions

4.1

Remove cushion (1) from underneath arm rest

Applies to 60% seat bench only.

Unscrew 2 bolts on the bottom of the rear
side, and turn upholstery upwards, in order to
detach locating tab at the rear.

5

Remove screws (2) for covering (3)

6

Remove covers (3) from backrest fitting

7

Remove screws (4) on backrest fitting

60 % bench: Fold backrest down, in order

to gain access to the screws on inside of the
backrest fitting.

Torx bit set

*000589011000

*BA91.12-P-1006-03A

8

Fold bench seat into footwell

Rear seat backrest remains erect.

9

Remove screw (5) on backrest bracket

Pull handle forward.

Torx bit set

*000589011000

*BA91.12-P-1006-03A

10

Remove rear seat backrest (6) from bench

Put rear seat backrest down in the load

compartment.

11.1

Detach seat upholstery from back of rear seat
cushion (9)

Applies to 60% seat bench only.

12.1

Carefully lift seat upholstery upwards and
remove seat belt screw (8) on belt end fitting
(10) on the rear seat bench frame

Take care not to damage seat upholstery.

Applies to 60% seat bench only.

Torx bit set

*000589011000

*BA91.40-P-1001-01D

13.1

Remove buckle connector from seat frame
and withdraw from retaining clamp

Only 60 % bench seat in combination with

rear side airbag (left and right), code 293. In
order to avoid fault codes, turn ignition key to
the "0" position.

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14.1

Remove belt end fitting (10) together with
buckle through the rear seat cushion (9)

Do not damage seat cover!

Applies to 60% seat bench only.

15

Install in the reverse order

Rear seats

Number

Designation

Model
163 as of
09/99

BA91.12-P-1006-03A

Bolt for backrest fitting to rear seat backrest

Nm

30

Seat belts/belt tensioners

Number

Designation

Model 163 up to
08/99

Model 163 as of
09/99

BA91.40-P-1001-01D

Screw on belt end fitting

Nm

35

35

Torx bit set

000 589 01 10 00

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