Torsion Bar, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS 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 to the highest possible position. This reduces the spring force when removing and installing the torsion bar and the risk of damaging the threaded connections between upper/lower frames of the seat pan.

-- Remove the front seat. Refer to Removing .

-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture VAS 6136. Refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove backrest:

For the manual or power standard seat/sport seat/super sport seat, refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD SEAT/SPORT SEAT/SUPER SPORT SEAT .
For a multicontour seat, refer to FRONT BACKREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTICONTOUR SEAT .

-- Loosen the threaded connection -3- on the front seat belt latch -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Belt Latch

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-- Move the front seat belt latch downward.

NOTE:

Ignore -item 2-.

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.

-- Prevent the Engine Sling - Engine Bracket 2024 A /1 using the M10x30 bolt -item 3- and nut from spreading.

Fig 2: Mount 3145 With Bracket 2024 A /1 And Threaded Connection Without Shackle To Torsion Bar

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-- Position the Driveshaft Handle 3145 with the Engine Sling - Engine Bracket 2024 A /1 on the torsion bar -1-.

2 - Seat pan

-- Carefully turn torsion bar -1- until it can be detached using a screwdriver from the slot -arrow- of the seat pan.

Fig 3: Carefully Rotate Torsion Bar Until It Disengages From Oblong Hole -Arrow- On The Seat Pan

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-- Relieve the tension of the torsion bar and remove it from the seat pan -2-.

-- Pry out bearing -2- from the guide on the seat pan using a flat-head screwdriver -1- -arrow-.

Fig 4: Bearing & Guide On Seat Pan

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