Author Topic: Replacing the Seat Back Release Lever  (Read 3371 times)

jedwards

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Replacing the Seat Back Release Lever
« on: August 30, 2013, 20:14:57 »
Gentlemen,
The right hand side seat back release lever on my car was  broken when I purchased it and I am keen to replace it. 
Is this a separate part and easily purchased or part of the entire seat mechanism and not available separately?

Does anyone who where I might acquire one and how complex it might be to fit?

Many thanks
Jeff

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Re: Replacing the Seat Back Release Lever
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2013, 06:52:03 »
It is part of the backrest release mechanism with hinges.
Unfortunately this one is for the left side: eBay 251223382420
Do you have all the pieces? Perhps it can be welded together again.
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Re: Replacing the Seat Back Release Lever
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 09:06:42 »
Unfortunately no. It was broken when I purchased the car, and all I have left is a  2" long stump.
is it a part of the hinge rather than a separate item?

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Re: Replacing the Seat Back Release Lever
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2013, 18:16:19 »
... is it a part of the hinge rather than a separate item
To quote a former president, it depends what "is" is.  ;)
Not part of the hinge itself but part of the tilt adjustment. It is still available from Mercedes for about 240 Euro.
Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
1966 230SL automatic 334G light blue (sold)
1968 280SL automatic (now 904G midnight blue)