Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019, Operating Instructions Manual

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Removing the rear bench seat
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To remove the covers of the mounting
shells: push clip 1 in the direction of the
arrow and detach cover 2 by pushing to the
top rear at an angle.
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Push release handle 2 for the bench seat all
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.
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Let go of the release handle.
The locks on the bench seat legs are
unlocked and the red indicator tabs 3 on the
housing of release handle 2 are visible.
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Hold the unlocked bench seat by grab han‐
dles 1 and pull backwards slightly.
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Tilt bench seat 1 backwards and pull it out
of the mounting shells.
% 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:
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Tilt the bench seat forwards without engaging
it.
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Pull the bench seat backwards again using
release handle 2 .
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Tilt the bench seat backwards slightly and
pull it out of the mounting shells.
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To remove or store the bench seat, place it
next to the mounting shells and roll it towards
the rear-end doors.
or
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Lift the bench seat out from the side to store
it.
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It may be necessary for the bench seats in
front or behind to be removed.
68 Seats and stowage