Rear seat backrest, 5D

To remove

The 40% part of the backrest can be removed separately. This must be done before the 60% part can be removed.

Fold forward the rear seat cushions.

Fasten the rear seat belts on the belt holders on the C-pillars.

Fold forward the 40% backrest slightly and undo the upholstery clip.

Release the catch by the sill with a screwdriver and lift off the backrest (upwards).

Pull away the backrest from the hinge pin by the centre joint and lift out the backrest.

Remove the centre seat belt lower mounting.

Remove the hinge pin by the centre joint.

Important
Do not touch the two retaining bolts.

Undo the upholstery clip on the 60% backrest.

Raise the backrest to the upright position. Lift off the backrest from the LH side mounting.

10.

Slide the 60% backrest towards the door to extract the centre joint locking pin from its hole.

11.

Lift out the backrest.

To fit

Lift in the 60% backrest.

Move the centre belt buckle out of the way. Position the pin in the relevant hole in the centre joint.

Lower the backrest vertically over the side mounting.

Hook on the 60% backrest upholstery clip.

Fit the hinge pin by the centre joint.

Tightening torque: 24 Nm (17.6 lbf ft)

Important
Do not touch the two retaining bolts.

Lift in the 40% backrest and position it against the hinge pin by the centre joint.

Press down the backrest to the side mounting, making sure the catch locks properly.

Hook on the upholstery clip.

Press back the backrest to engage the upper locks.

Check the function.

10.

Fit the centre seat belt lower mounting.

Tightening torque: 45 Nm (33 lbf ft)

11.

Fold back the rear seat cushions.