Removing the whiplash unit on folding seats

Fig 1: Screws Cover

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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.

Release the catches on the reverse of the seat.

Fold the backrest cushion forwards.

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

Fig 2: Releasing Folding Mechanism

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Release the folding mechanism.

Fig 3: Backrest Cushion Screws

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Remove the 4 screws holding the backrest cushion.

Fig 4: Lifting Spring Off Stop

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Lift the spring off the stop. Use 9512943 .

Fig 5: Nut And Shaft

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Remove the nut and the shaft.

NOTE:

Note the position of the 2 x bushings.

Fig 6: Locking Washer

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Remove the locking washer at the spring.

HINT: Use cutting nippers to facilitate removal of the locking washer. Then remove the spring.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Whiplash Element

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Angle out and remove the whiplash element.

Fig 8: Rubber Gasket

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Remove and replace the rubber gasket with a new one.