		Test results
1	CHECK ON ATTACHMENT OF BOWDEN CABLE TO RATCHET MECHANISM	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	After partly removing the upholstery from the lower backrest area, check that attachment of the bowden cable to the third plate ratchet mechanism	Move on to Step 2	End of cable not attached to / released from the joint	Insert the end in the joint and lock using retaining clips
2	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION OF BACKREST FOLDING	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the correct operation using the control lever directly, checking whether the backrest sticks	Move on to Step 3	The backrest sticks	Lubricate the area of the joint or replace the backrest assembly Op. 7045A18 FRONT SEAT BACKREST ASSEMBLY (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
3	CHECK ON CORRECT POSITION OF RATCHET RETURN SPRING	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check for the presence of the ratchet return spring in its housing (left and right sides)	Move on to Step 4	Spring released or not correctly inserted in its housing	Attach the spring correctly
4	CHECK ON CORRECT ALIGNMENT OF RATCHETS	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the synchronism of the (left and right) ratachets in their housing during the alignment is correct	Move on to Step 5	The ratchets are not aligned and synchronous when moving	Replace the backrest Op. 7045A18 FRONT SEAT BACKREST ASSEMBLY (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
5	CHECK ON CORRECT ATTACHMENT OF BOWDEN CABLE	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the bowden cable is correctly attached to the upper release lever (at the top of the backrest)	End of diagnosis	1. End of bowden cable released or badly positioned 2. Upper area release device damaged/broken	1. 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.

The backrest does not release/reattach for access to the rear seats