Necessary preliminary work
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Overview of glass lid mechanism:
If necessary, remove drive wedge (1).
If necessary, slide drive cable plate (2) towards rear and remove from guide rail.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage when installing drive cable plate
The rear drive cable plate (2) must be engaged before the front drive cable plate (1) is installed.
Incorrect setting can be identified from spring position and lever position (marked area).
Check engagement of rear drive cable plate (2) in guide rail.
Slide in drive cable plate (1).
The rear drive cable plate (2) must be engaged before the front drive cable plate (1) is installed.
Incorrect setting can be identified from spring position and lever position (marked area).
Check engagement of rear drive cable plate (2) in guide rail.
Slide in drive cable plate (1).
Installation note:
Observe GREASE INSTRUCTIONS for replacement parts.