Entry Assist Release Cable A: Installing

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CAUTION: Make sure the backrest is in its normal position. Move the backrest all the way forward using the handwheel.

-- Attach the entry assistance cable A -1- first to the seat forward/back adjustment -2-.

Fig 1: Disengage Entry Assistance Release Cable A At Seat Forward/Back Adjuster And Remove It

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-- Engage the entry assistance cable A bracket -1- on the seat forward/back adjustment -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Entry Assistance Release Cables

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-- Connect the entry assistance release cable A -1- to the backrest hinge.

Fig 3: Disengage Entry Assistance Release Cable A At Backrest Hinge

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-- Position the entry assistance release cable A guides -2- on the lower seat frame.

-- Entry assistance release cable A, adjusting. Refer to FRONT SEAT ENTRY ASSISTANCE RELEASE CABLE A, ADJUSTING .

-- Lock the entry assistance release cable A -1- with the clip -2-.

Fig 4: Locking Entry Assistance Release Cable A With Clip

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Install in reverse order of removal.

When installing, make sure that the release cables -1- and -2- are routed as shown. Never cross the release cables!

Fig 5: Identifying Release Cables

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