Entry Assistance Release Cable B, Adjusting

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NOTE:

The Function Of The >>Entry Assistance<< Release Cable B Is Checked And Corrected When Adjusting The Cable.

The Following Conditions Must Be Met To Check And Correct The Function:

The padding must be removed from the seat and backrest and they must be bolted to each other.
To adjust the 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.

NOTE:

The Knurled Nut -1- On The >>Entry Assistance<< Release Cable B -2- Is Delivered In The Position Shown In The Illustration And Must Not Be Changed. This Ensures The >>Entry Assistance<< Release Cable B Is Pre-Adjusted.

Fig 1: Identifying Entry Assistance Release Cable B, Adjusting

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Checking And Correcting

Fig 2: Uncliping Control Cable Bracket Of Entry Assistance Release Cable A -1- At Seat Forward/Back Adjuster

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-- Fold the backrest over the entry assistance release unit.

If the function still does not work, it must be corrected.

-- Unclip the release cable -3- with the knurled nut from the seat forward/back adjuster -2-.

-- Rotate the knurled wheel approximately 10 mm forward.

Incorrect Knurled Nut Adjustment

Fig 3: Incorrect Knurled Nut Adjustment

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CAUTION:

If The Knurled Nut Is Rotated Too Far Toward The Eyelet, The Adjustment Will Be Incorrect. This Will Result In The Tab -3- On The Entry Assistance Ring Running Into The Pin -2- On The Backrest Hinge.

-- Correct the position of the knurled nut if the adjustment is incorrect.

-- Clip the release cable -3- with the knurled nut into the seat forward/back adjuster -2-.

Fig 4: Uncliping Control Cable Bracket Of Entry Assistance Release Cable A -1- At Seat Forward/Back Adjuster

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-- Repeat the checking and correcting procedure until the function is correct.