NHTSA ID Number: 10135587
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
13
Design group
91.18 Seat covers
Date
03-17-2015
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
Reason for change
The cleaning cloth used on the seats must not be used
for other cleaning jobs in the interior.
Reason for block
Complaint:
Oily, shiny surface or white residues on imitation leather 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!
Please reference the appropriate EPC parts guide or MB-Tex, or leather to determine which parts to replace.
•
For MB-Tex, to receive only the front passenger seat cushion cover, order part number A205 910 09 46 (without
leg extension)
•
For Leather, to receive only the front passenger seat cushion cover, order part number A205 910 58 12 (with leg
extension)
•
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.
•
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)
•
For Warranty: Operation Code replace material as required via ASRA systems.
•
Damage Code 91704 01 for entire replacement repair.
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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 need to be cleaned, use warm soapy water solution (do not use aggressive cleaning agents) before releasing to customer.
Important: When a seat has been cleaned, the cloth used must never be used on other interior parts!
If parts replacement is deemed necessary, it is imperative all MB-Tex seat cover material are replaced during the same repair process regardless of whether the seat, panel, headrest etc., is exhibiting this condition. Please ensure you
have all the replacement parts on hand before performing the repair.
For cleaning Warranty: Damage Code 9240G-B1-8
Operation Code 91-7710 claimable up to 0.5hr
Sublets for cleaning will not be reimbursed by Warranty
Please see attached EPC parts ordering guides, and special tool guide.
The supplemental work instructions which are not included in WIS are attached to this LI document.
The videos for the supplemental work instructions are posted on YouTube at the URL below.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKgHYmJ8Qq3KOuspTQzH9zgOChxxNV4Gs
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
Replace complete seat covers_V14 (2).pdf
Supplemental Repair instructions to WIS
Refers to Videos on Youtube
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 003 990 36 97
10
Use on seat frames
X
A 463 984 00 61
Hog Ring
52
To attach seat covers
X
A 205 910 01 39
Front seat back, rear facing
cover
1
Clips which are attached to seat back
may break. Replace as needed.
X
A 205 923 00 05
Center armrest plastic latch
1
Replace if needed, may break on removal
Order in correct color
X
W45458903370 0
1
Special Tool
W11558903590 0
Long Wedge
1
Special Tool
W14058902330 0
Pulling Hook
2
Special Tool
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Attachments
File
Description
W205 with MB TEX.pdf
EPC Guide to replace covers on MB-Tex equipped vehicles
W205 with Leather .pdf
EPC Guide to replace covers on leather equipped vehicles
Special Tools for LI91.18_P_060470.pdf
Special Tools
Work units
Op. no.
Time
Damage
code
Note
54-7989
0.2hr
91704 01
Disconnect ground before work
starts
54-1011
0.2hr
Short Test
54-0650
0.1hr
Battery charge
91-5008
1.3hr
Driver's Set - seat cushion
91-8105
0.4hr
Driver's Seat - cushion cover
91-8116
0.1hr
Driver's Seat - additional work for leg
adjustment
91-5015
0.1hr
Driver's Seat - more additional work
for leg adjustment
91-8659
0.7hr
Driver's Seat - backrest padding
91-8655
0.5hr
Driver's Seat - backrest cover replace
91-5028
1.3hr
91-8155
0.4hr
Passenger Seat - cushion cover
91-8116
0.1hr
Passenger Seat - additional work for
leg adjustment
91-5035
0.1hr
Passenger Seat - more additional
work for leg adjustment
91-8759
0.7hr
Passenger Seat - backrest padding
91-8755
0.5hr
Passenger Seat - backrest cover replace
91-8885
2.1hr
Rear Seat - rear back cover R&R
91-8905
0.3hr
Rear Seat - left rear back cover replace
91-8959
0.3hr
Rear Seat - right rear back cover replace
91-8806
0.6hr
Rear Seat - rear center piece
91-8256
0.9hr
Rear Seat - rear bottom cover replace
0.5hr
Use for seat cleaning. Sublets for
cleaning will not be reimbursed by
Warranty.
91-7710
Operation text
CLEAN SEAT BOLSTER
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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
SI91.18-P-0003A
Cleaning of seat covers
Remedy
GI91.18-P-040371
Cleaning of soiled seat covers
Remedy
Validity
Vehicle
205.002
*
*
205.003
*
*
205.004
*
*
205.007
*
*
205.008
*
*
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