Torsion Bar, Removing And Installing: Installing

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WARNING:

The torsion bar exhibits considerable spring force. Always follow the points below to avoid accidents:

Always remove and install the torsion bar in the sequence described and only using the tools specified.
Never use pliers and other levers.
Do not stand directly in front of the torsion bar when removing and installing it. Stand off to the side.

-- Slide the torsion bar -1- into the mount until the end -arrow- comes into contact with the seat pan -2-.

Fig 1: Slide Torsion Bar Into Mount Until End Comes Into Contact With Seat Pan

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-- Make sure that the torsion bar -2- correctly sits in the support bracket -arrow- of the seat pan -1-.

Fig 2: Ensuring Torsion Bar Is Seated In Mounting Bracket Correctly

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-- Position the : 3145 on the torsion bar -1- with the : 2024A/1 and threaded connection -3- but not the shackle.

Fig 3: Mount 3145 With Bracket 2024 A /1 And Threaded Connection Without Shackle To Torsion Bar

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2 - Seat Pan

-- Carefully turn torsion bar -1- until it can be hooded in the slot -arrow- of the seat pan.

Fig 4: Carefully Rotate Torsion Bar Until It Disengages From Oblong Hole -Arrow- On The Seat Pan

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Further installation is the reverse order of removal.