Remove/install gas-operated strut on seat frame - AR91.12-P-6005GY

MODEL 164.8 40% rear seat 

Model 164.8 

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Frame Gas-Operated Strut Remove/Install Components

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Model 166.8 

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Frame Gas-Operated Strut Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of the mechanism when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Risk of injury  from fingers being pinched or jammed when working on gas struts under pressure	Only remove and install pneumatic springs when they are not under tension and when the components are properly secured.	AS00.00-Z-0012-01A
1	Fold rear seat forwards	MODEL 166.8 With code 843 (electrical EASY-ENTRY) operate the folding backrest switch.
2	Lift retainers (1) at gas-filled struts (2), unhook gas-filled struts (2)	Do not remove retainers (1). Otherwise the pretension will be lost. Pay attention to installation position of gas-filled struts (2). If the gas-filled struts (2) are replaced, the defective gas-filled struts (2) must be properly disposed of.
3	Install in the reverse order