Backrest adjustment wheel, removing and installing

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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.