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How to Remove the Seats in the Mercedes SL?

Model: Mercedes Sl MK 5, R129 - Years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Part: Seat

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In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the seats in the Mercedes SL, an extremely simple and quick operation. Before proceeding, open the hood and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to avoid accidental airbag deployment.

Start by opening the door on the side in question, then position yourself under the seat, locate the two indicated screws, and remove them using a standard Phillips screwdriver. Next, separate the seat from the base and continue with the removal of the backrest.

To install a replacement, simply follow the reverse procedure.


Updated on 31 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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