Retrofit Mounting Console For Lower Safety Net - AZ68.50-P-0009-01GQX

Model 166.8 

The following work procedure is described on the right side of the vehicle. Install lower mounting console on left side of vehicle in same manner.

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1. Determine position of threaded hole (arrow C) according to dimensions (a and b).

   Measure dimension (a) from edge (arrow A) of seat frame paneling (6) vertically downward.

   Measure dimension (b) from bottom edge of floor covering (8) at point at which it forms a right angle to the center of the vehicle (arrow B).

   Dimensions: 

   a =50 mm

   b = 85 mm

2. Carefully punch floor covering (8) with pointed punch in area of determined position and determine actual position for threaded hole (arrow C).

   If applicable, punch floor covering (8) with punch several times in area of determined position until threaded hole (arrow A) is found.

3. Enlarge hole in floor covering (8) above threaded hole (arrow C) to approx. 8 mm.
4. Position mounting plate (4.1) on threaded hole (arrow C) as shown and fasten with bolt (9).

   Use M8x25 mm commercially available bolt (9).

5. Carefully cut out floor covering (8) around mounting plate (4.1) (broken line) with cutter.
6. Unscrew bolt (9) and remove mounting plate (4.1) as well as piece of floor covering (8) below.

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7. Align paneling (4.4) above exposed threaded hole.

   The lower cutout in the paneling (4.4) should be positioned precisely in the body opening (arrow D).

8. Tighten tie-down eye (4.2) with washer (4.3) and bolt (4.5) .

   Ensure that lower guide (arrow E) on anchoring lug (4.2) is seated in body opening (arrow D).

   If anchoring lug (4.2) is not positioned correctly, the paneling (4.4) can be damaged.

9. Fold up cap (4.6) and lock.