Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 75

Removing the rear bench seat
Perform these jobs carefully with the assistance
of a second person.
To remove the covers of the mounting
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shells: push clip 1
arrow and detach cover
top rear at an angle.
Push release handle
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the way down and hold it there while tilting
the bench seat backwards slightly at the
same time using the release handle and pull it
slightly backwards.
Let go of the release handle.
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The locks on the bench seat legs will be
unlocked and red indicator tabs
housing of release handle
Hold the unlocked bench seat by grab han‐
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dles 1 and pull backwards slightly.
in the direction of the
2 by pushing to the
2 for the bench seat all
3 on the
2 will be visible.
Tilt bench seat 1 backwards and pull it out
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of the mounting shells.
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If the bench seat cannot be pulled out of the
mounting shells, the bench seat may be
wedged in the seat anchorage. This can hap‐
pen if the bench seat is tilted too far back‐
wards.
If the bench seat cannot be pulled out of the
mounting shells, you can rectify this situation as
follows:
Tilt the bench seat forwards without engaging
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it.
Pull the bench seat backwards again using
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release handle 2.
Tilt the bench seat backwards slightly and
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pull it out of the mounting shells.
To remove or store the bench seat, place it
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next to the mounting shells and roll it towards
the rear doors.
Alternatively:
Lift the bench seat out from the side to store
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it.
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It may be necessary for the bench seats in
front or behind to be removed.
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Seats and stowage