Lumbar support strap: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Five Half Moon Clips At Bottom Edge Of Backrest

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Fold the backrest or position the backrest in the forward angled position.

Slacken off tension in lumbar support.

Remove the five half moon clips at the bottom edge of the backrest.

Fig 2: Identifying Springs On Reverse Of Foam Padding

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Disconnect the springs from the mountings in the backrest frame and lumbar support adjustment mechanism.

Replace damaged components.