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NHTSA ID Number: 10135558

Manufacturer Communication Number: LI91.18-P-060470

TSB/Document Date: 2018-05-07


Summary

Oily, shiny surface or white residues on leather or MB-Tex seat covers


Oily, shiny surface or white residues on leather or MB-Tex seat covers
Topic number

LI91.18-P-060470

Version

6

Design group

91.18 Seat covers

Date

01-30-2015

Validity

Model series 205 with equipment code: 101A / 105A /
118A / 128A / 131A / 141A / 151A / 158A / 201A / 215A /
218A / 221A / 225A / 231A / 238A / 241A / 248A / 251A /
268A
as of start of production (SOP) up to VIN
55S2050661U040810
CY15 production is clean

Reason for change

- VIN range added
- Remedy and object numbers for front passenger seat
cushion cover added

Reason for block

Complaint:

Oily, shiny surface or white residues on MB-Tex seat cover material.

Cause:

In cold weather the surface of the imitation leather can appear oily or shiny (Pic2, Pic3)
When the material warms up again, the substance evaporates and this can result in white edges on the surface
(Pic1)

Attachments
File

Description

IMG_2054.jpg

Pic1 - Seat cover with white residues

IMG_2055.jpg

Pic2 - Seat cover oily/shiny

IMG_2058.jpg

Pic3 - Head restraint cover oily/shiny

Remedy:

1) For customer vehicles with issue only!
Determine object number including ES2 (color code) for seat covers and head restraints in EPC - Before repairing,
check that all object numbers are available and deliverable!!! Replacement parts must be ordered via EPC and your
regular V.O.R. ordering process. All parts will require a VIN. Parts will be available starting week of January 12th,
2015. Please bear in mind that parts are in limited availability at this time!

Driver seat: Replace seat cushion cover, backrest cover and head restraint
Front passenger seat: Replace seat cushion cover, backrest cover and head restraint; IMPORTANT: Contrary to
the instructions in the WIS documents `ET Kit replacement´, the seat cushion cover on the passenger side may
be replaced in the same way as the driver seat.
To receive only the seat cushion cover, order:

A205 910 09 46 (without leg extension)

A205 910 10 46 & A205 910 08 46 (with leg extension)

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Observe notes on weight sensing system (WSS, code U10) when the installation work is complete! The teach-in
process must be completed successfully. Refer to picture (Pic4)
Rear seats: Replace seat cushion cover, backrest covers, left/center/right head restraints and side bolster/filler
IMPORTANT: The rear armrest is not affected, so please do not replace! For Warranty: Damage/Operation Code replace material as required via SSL/ASRA systems.

2) For affected vehicles in dealer inventory
Depending on parts availability, the determination can be made for the best course of action, ie to replace seat covers
vs cleaning the seats.
If the seats needing to be cleaned, use warm soapy water solution (do not use aggressive cleaning agents) before releasing to customer.
For Warranty: Damage Code 9240G-B1-8
Operation Code 02-0001 claimable up to 0.5hr
Sublets for cleaning will not be reimbursed by Warranty

Attachments
File

Description

pic WSS.jpg

Pic4 - Teach-in process for WSS control unit

Q&A Guidance for Customers on W205 Seats Residue 1. Guidance for Customers
29.15.pdf

Symptoms
Body / Seat / Seat cover / Staining

Parts
Part number

ES1 ES2 Designation

Quantity Note

EPC

A 205 910 09 46

9D88 Seat cushion cover without se- 1
at cushion fore/aft adjustment

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover without seat cushion fore/aft
adjustment

X

A 205 910 09 46

8S40 Seat cushion cover without se- 1
at cushion fore/aft adjustment

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover without seat cushion fore/aft
adjustment

X

A 205 910 09 46

7M97 Seat cushion cover without se- 1
at cushion fore/aft adjustment

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover without seat cushion fore/aft
adjustment

X

A 205 910 10 46

9D88 Seat cushion cover with seat
cushion fore/aft adjustment

1

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover with seat cushion fore/aft adjustment

X

A 205 910 10 46

8S40 Seat cushion cover with seat
cushion fore/aft adjustment

1

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover with seat cushion fore/aft adjustment

X

A 205 910 10 46

7M97 Seat cushion cover with seat
cushion fore/aft adjustment

1

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover with seat cushion fore/aft adjustment

X

A 205 910 08 46

9D88 Seat cushion cover for seat
cushion fore/aft adjustment

1

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover for seat cushion fore/aft adjustment

X

A 205 910 08 46

8S40 Seat cushion cover for seat
cushion fore/aft adjustment

1

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover for seat cushion fore/aft adjustment

X

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A 205 910 08 46

7M97 Seat cushion cover for seat
cushion fore/aft adjustment

1

Front passenger seat: Seat cushion
cover for seat cushion fore/aft adjustment

X

Work units
Op. no.

Operation text

Time

02-0001

CLEAN WITH SOAPY WATER. MAX 0.
5

Damage
code

Note

9240G B1

Use this damage code for cleaning
affected dealer inventory

WIS-References
Document number

Title

Note

Allocation

AR91.18-P-1820LW

Remove/install cover on
front seat backrest

Remedy

AR91.18-P-1800LW

Remove/install cover on
front seat cushion

IMPORTANT: Parameterize Remedy
the WSS with the diagnostic
system in combination with
step 18. (Reference document AR91.10-P-3310LW,
step 15)
This must have been completed with OK via the menu
item "Initial startup of weight
sensors". Otherwise the vehicle must not be handed
over to customer!

AR91.18-P-1850LW

Remove/install cover on rear seat cushion

Remedy

AR91.18-P-1874LW

Remove/install left rear seat
backrest cover

Remedy

AR91.18-P-1878LW

Remove/install right rear seat backrest cover

Remedy

AR91.18-P-1870LW

Remove/install cover on rear seat backrest

Remedy

AR91.12-P-1745LW

Remove/install armrest on
rear seat backrest

Remedy

AR91.12-P-1710LW

Remove/install side bolster
of rear seat backrest

Remedy

AR91.16-P-0040LW

Remove/install head restraint on front seat

Remedy

AR91.16-P-1770LW

Remove/install head restraint in rear

Remedy

Validity
Vehicle

Engine

Transmission

205.002

*

*

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205.003

*

*

205.004

*

*

205.007

*

*

205.008

*

*

205.009

*

*

205.012

*

*

205.036

*

*

205.037

*

*

205.040

*

*

205.042

*

*

205.045

*

*

205.047

*

*

205.048

*

*

205.049

*

*

205.066

*

*

205.086

*

*

205.087

*

*

205.204

*

*

205.207

*

*

205.208

*

*

205.209

*

*

205.212

*

*

205.236

*

*

205.237

*

*

205.240

*

*

205.242

*

*

205.245

*

*

205.247

*

*

205.266

*

*

205.286

*

*

205.287

*

*

Vehicle

Engine

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