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Replacing Backrest Frame on Front Seat (Manual)




Removing and installing or replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (manual)


Remove seat,
Remove seat cushion padding,
Remove seat backrest shell,







Unscrew seat rail.
Run seat forward (1) as far as possible.
Move seat up (2) as far as possible.







Unscrew bolts.
Remove and turn seat cushion shell around.







Remove screws and shoe guard.







Remove Bowden cable for longitudinal adjustment:
Pull off retainer upwards.







Installation note:
Seat rail lock must engage correctly.

Move cable laterally back and forth in the holders so that the cable "settles" (free of play!).


CAUTION!
Do not pull on cable
.


Use new retainer.







Unclip ball socket.







Push cable forward and detach it.







Remove Bowden cable for height adjustment:
Pull off retainer.







Installation:
Ensure that seat is correctly locked in upright position.
Press down on seat ("locking click" must be clearly heard).

Move cable back and forth so that cable "settles" (free of play!).


CAUTION!
Do not pull on cable
.


Use new retainer.







Pull off ball socket







Push cable back and disconnect it.







Remove Bowden cable for backrest adjustment:
Pull off retainer.

Installation:
Backrest lock must engage correctly.
Move seat backrest frame back and forth ("locking click" of locking paw must be clearly heard).


CAUTION!
Do not pull on cable
.


Use new retainer.







Pull off ball socket.







Push cable back and disconnect it.







Installation:
Always replace screw.

Tightening torque, refer to Specifications.

Assemble and install seat.