Backrest Adjustment Wheel: Removing

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-- Turn the backrest adjustment wheel -1- until the retainer can be seen from the rear -arrow A-. Use a flashlight if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Adjustment Wheel

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-- Turn the backrest adjustment wheel 120° further.

-- Insert the Assembly Tool 3399 and lift it in the direction of -arrow B-.

-- Remove the backrest adjustment wheel.