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Torsion Bar Bearing, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:
  • Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer To SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
CAUTION:

Move The Front Seat As Far Up As Possible. This Reduces The Spring Force When Removing And Installing The Torsion Bar And The Risk Of Damaging The Threaded Connections Between The Upper And Lower Seat Frames.

WARNING:

The Torsion Bar Exhibits Considerable Spring Force. Always Follow The Points Below To Avoid Accidents: 

  • Always remove and install the torsion bar in the sequence described and only using the tools specified.
  • Never use pliers and other levers.
  • Do not stand directly in front of the torsion bar when removing and installing it. Stand off to the side.

-- Remove the torsion bar. Refer To TORSION BAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bearing -1- out of the guide -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Out Of Guide
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