SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.981) (1995)
Connector (S52/1x1)
disconnect.
Wire to microswitch (S52/1)
expose.
Flexible drive shaft for backrest adjustment gear
remove.
Screws on backrest gear inside and outside
unscrew (2 each, 12 mm Allen wrench). Observe installation note!
Retainer on backrest hinge bolt
remove.
Backrest
release and tilt forward.
Bolt on backrest hinge
pull out until lock with gear can be pulled down slightly.
Control cable (3) on backrest lock (5)
unhook.
Backrest lock (5) with gear
remove.
Clamping pin for gear spindle
remove (diameter 3 mm, length 37 mm).
Gear spindle on backrest lock
unscrew.
Backrest lock
remove from gear.
When installing retaining cable (6) for front seat backrest
attach to inner screw of backrest gear to allow motion.
Reinstall in opposite order. Before installing the flexible drive shaft, check the adjustment and function of the backrest (see backrest lock - inside of
seat).
Installation note
The thread on the gear screw is micro- encapsulated and must be replaced after removal or coated with screw securing agent.
Tightening torque: 35 Nm.
Check function of automatic locking system (See: Seat Bottom/Seat Bottom Frame/Testing and Inspection, items 10-13).
Part 1 - Inside of Seat
Preliminary work:
Front seat removed. See: Service and Repair/Procedures
Side covering on backrest frame removed.
Rear covering on backrest removed.
Side covering on outside of seat cushion frame removed. See: Seat Cover/Service and Repair/Procedures
Removal, Installation