199002632 - O013 FRONT BACKREST FOLDING MALFUNCTION

Excessive force, sticking when the release lever is operated
Test results
1RELEASE LEVER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for interference in the correct sliding of the release lever in its trimMove on to Step 2Interference of the release lever with the cover/upholstery during operation, the lever does not return to the rest positionRemove the plastic parts eliminating the interference (excess fabric/upholstery)
2RELEASE UNIT ALIGNMENT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the alignment between the release unit and the slot in the plastic trim is correctMove on to Step 3Lever distorted, interference with plastic trimReposition the lever aligning it with the slot in the trim
3CHECK ON THE BACKRESTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
After partly removing the upholstery in the lower part of the backrest, check the rivetting of the pin on the control lever and its condition (left and right sides)Move on to Step 4Excessive rivetting, pin locked, control lever brokenReplace the backrest assembly    Op. 7045A18 FRONT SEAT BACKREST ASSEMBLY (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
4CHECKS ON BACKREST ADJUSTER THIRD PLATEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for weld residues, dirt on the backrest adjuster third plateMove on to Step 5Presence of foreign bodies, weld residuesClean removing the weld residues or other causes of interference
5CHECK ON CORRECT LAYOUT OF BOWDEN CONTROL CABLEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the following, in order:- the correct layout of the bowden control cable;- the correct attachment of the outer casing retaining clip on the backrest;- the condition of the release device in the upper areaEnd of diagnosis1. Layout not correct2. Outer casing retaining clip not correctly attached/released at the backrest3. Release device in upper area broken/damaged (release lever)1. Renew the correct routing of the control cables/outer casings2. Refit the clip in the backrest frame3. Replace the assembly    Op. 7045A88 FRONT SEAT BACKREST FOLDING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE CABLES, LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.