199002639 - O035 FRONT SEAT BACKREST FAILED ATTACHMENT

The backrest does not release/reattach for access to the rear seats
Test results
1CHECK ON ATTACHMENT OF BOWDEN CABLE TO RATCHET MECHANISMAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
After partly removing the upholstery from the lower backrest area, check that attachment of the bowden cable to the third plate ratchet mechanismMove on to Step 2End of cable not attached to / released from the jointInsert the end in the joint and lock using retaining clips
2CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF BACKREST FOLDINGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the correct operation using the control lever directly, checking whether the backrest sticksMove on to Step 3The backrest sticksLubricate the area of the joint or replace the backrest assembly    Op. 7045A18 FRONT SEAT BACKREST ASSEMBLY (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
3CHECK ON CORRECT POSITION OF RATCHET RETURN SPRINGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for the presence of the ratchet return spring in its housing (left and right sides)Move on to Step 4Spring released or not correctly inserted in its housingAttach the spring correctly
4CHECK ON CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF RATCHETSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the synchronism of the (left and right) ratachets in their housing during the alignment is correctMove on to Step 5The ratchets are not aligned and synchronous when movingReplace the backrest    Op. 7045A18 FRONT SEAT BACKREST ASSEMBLY (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
5CHECK ON CORRECT ATTACHMENT OF BOWDEN CABLEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the bowden cable is correctly attached to the upper release lever (at the top of the backrest)End of diagnosis1. End of bowden cable released or badly positioned2. Upper area release device damaged/broken1. Attach the end of the bowden cable correctly (after removing the backrest upholstery)2. Replace the assembly    Op. 7045A88 FRONT SEAT BACKREST FOLDING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE CABLES, LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.