Retracting Of The Roll Bars

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The system can be reset (retracted) using the reset tool in the vehicle tool kit. The procedure is as follows:

Remove the rear head rest.
Insert the tool in the slot in front of the roll bar.
Press the tool down to release the ratchet lock of the locking lever.
Push the roll bar down far enough to clear the ratchet.
Remove the toll and press the roll bar down until it locks into the actuator.

Fig 1: Identifying Retracting Of Roll Bars
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CAUTION:

Adjustments or repairs to the roll bar cassette and actuators are not permitted.
Each actuator lever has an overlap 1.2mm. This is a critical dimension: > 1.2mm = no release.
< 1.2mm = inadvertent release.
The cassette can only be removed in a released state. An emergency release is provided on the actuator. A screwdriver can be inserted into the small hole in the actuator to release the roll bar.
Serious injuries could result from deployment of the roll bars while removing the cassette in an armed state.

Fig 2: View Of Actuator Solenoid Release Hole

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