Backrest adjustment wheel, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Assembly Tool 3399

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• Assembly tool 3399

Fig 2: Removing Backrest Adjustment Wheel

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Removing 

• Turn backrest adjusting wheel - 1  - until one of the adjusting wheel catches can be seen from behind (direction of arrow - A  -), use a flashlight, if necessary.
• Insert assembly tool 3399 - 2  - and pry in - direction of arrow  - - B  -.
• Turn backrest adjustment wheel about 120° more.
• Insert assembly tool 3399 - 2  - and pry in - direction of arrow  - - B  -.

• Remove backrest adjustment wheel.

Installing 

Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

• If backrest adjustment wheel is too loose after installation, replace wheel.