Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Adjusting

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The Following Conditions Must Be Met To Adjust The >>Entry Assistance<< Release Cable:

The padding must be removed from the seat and backrest and they must be bolted to each other.
To adjust the >>entry assistance<< function, the backrest must be positioned at the front stop.
The >>entry assistance<< release cable B must be engaged at the backrest and on the seat pan lower frame.

Checking And Correcting

Fig 1: Incorrect Knurled Nut Adjustment

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-- Press the >>entry assistance<< lever -4- in the direction of the -arrow- as far as the stop.

1 - Backrest

2 - Bolts

3 - Tab

5 - Backrest frame

-- Check if the self-adjuster -1- is locked and if the spring in the self-adjuster responds.

Fig 2: Checking If Self-Adjuster -1- Is Locked And If Spring In Self-Adjuster Responds

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-- To check, press the self-adjuster -1- together and release it twice.

2 - Clip

If The Test Is Successful:

-- Engage the clip -2- on the self-adjuster -1-.

Fig 3: Locking Entry Assistance Release Cable A -1- With Clip

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If The Test Is Not Successful:

-- Replace the release cable and perform the checking and adjusting procedure again.