Dealer item. They actually were back ordered (Fontana or Germany, can't remember). Cost was ~ $8.00 ea. from my dealer who never met an excessive mark-up he didn't like

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ALWAYS double-check any part #'s I mention, as I try to be accurate, but, welllll...you know how it goes

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I think Mercedes designed the seats for them to be taken apart by guys like you and me; a good DIY job.
Greg, I am trying to lose some weight so I don't look like Jaba the Hut. 220 lbs(start)>210 lbs.(now)> ~195 lbs(goal). I am 6'3"+ so it's not that noticable

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