Removing the whiplash unit on non-folding seats

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Fig 1: Identifying Screws Cover On The Side Of Seat

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Remove the side panel from the seat and place to one side.

Detach the cover over the screws on the side of the seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws Holding Backrest Cushion

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Remove the 4 screws holding the backrest cushion.

Lay down the backrest cushion on the seat cushion.

Fig 3: Releasing Folding Mechanism

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Detach the backrest upholstery at the bottom edge. See: Upholstery back rest, replacing .

Release the folding mechanism.

Fig 4: Identifying Spring And Stop

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Lift the spring off the stop. Use 9512943 .

Fig 5: Identifying Whiplash Element

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Pull the entire whiplash unit down to release one end of the whiplash element.

Remove the nut and the shaft.

NOTE:

Note the location of the bushing.

Fig 6: Identifying Upper Screw

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Slacken off and remove the upper screw.

Detach the bracket and remove the spring.

Fig 7: Identifying Whiplash Element

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Angle out and remove the whiplash element.

Fig 8: Identifying Rubber Gasket

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Replace the rubber gasket with a new one.