Entry Assistance Release Cable A, Adjusting

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The following conditions must be met to adjust the >>entry assistance<< release cable:

The cushion must be removed from the seat and backrest and they must be bolted to each other.
To adjust the >>entry assistance<< setting, the backrest must be positioned in the front comfort position (front stop).
The >>entry assistance<< release cable B must be engaged at the backrest and on the lower section of the seat.

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- all the way.

1 - Backrest Hinge

2 - Pin

3 - Tab

5 - Backrest Frame

-- Release the release cable adjuster by holding the upper section -1- with pliers and turning the securing sleeve -2- approximately 45° in the direction of -arrow A-.

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-- Press the securing sleeve all the way down as far as the stop to release it -arrow B-.

The lower section -3- must be able to rotate.

-- To adjust, turn the upper and lower sections in opposite directions.

-- Adjust the release cable so it is free of play and tension.

-- Make sure the release cables work after adjusting them.

-- If it does not release or only partially releases, check the release cable routing or repeat the adjustment.