Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019 Operating Instructions Manual page 71

To attach the covers of the mounting
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shells: hold cover 3 such that retaining lug
1 is pointing towards rear seat anchorage
2.
Insert cover 3 into rear seat anchorage
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by pushing it downwards at an angle and then
clip it to the mounting shell.
After removing the rear bench seats, ensure
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that the rear bench seats can stand securely
and do not tip over when in storage.
Installing the rear bench seat
Secure engagement of the rear bench seat is
guaranteed only if you keep the seat anchorages
clean and free of objects.
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In vehicles registered as passenger vehicles,
observe the maximum permitted number of
seats.
Remove the covers of the mounting shells as
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described under "Removing the rear bench
seat".
Position the bench seat behind the installa‐
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tion position.
Hold the bench seat by the grab handles and
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tilt it backwards.
Roll the bench seat forwards on the level
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plastic carriers.
Ensure that the rear legs of the bench seat
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are engaged.
Tilt the bench seat forwards firmly until the
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locks on the front legs of the bench seat
engage audibly.
The locks on the front legs of the bench seat
will now be locked and the red indicator tabs
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on the housing of release handle
no longer be visible.
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housing are visible, the bench seat is not cor‐
rectly engaged.
If the bench seat is not correctly engaged, you
can rectify this situation as follows:
Unlock the bench seat again and tilt it for‐
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wards firmly until the locks on the bench seat
front legs engage audibly.
Attach the covers of the mounting shells as
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described under "Removing the rear bench
seat".
Adjusting the seat backrest of the rear bench
seat
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