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Left or Right Release







Left or Right Release

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim removal wedge (3409)






Removal and installation of the left release is described for a left 1/2 backrest. Removal and installation of the right release is the same.

Removing

- Remove the backrest. Refer to => [ Backrest ] Backrest

- Remove left trim. Refer to => [ Left or Right Trim ] Left or Right Trim.

- Disengage piping on front part of cover - 1 - from clamping strip on rear of cover - 2 -.






- Disengage tab on front part of cover - 1 - at backrest frame - 3 -.






- Open cover zip fastener.

- Fold cover to side.

- Remove filler piece - 3 -. Refer to => [ Outer Left or Right Spacer ] Outer Left or Right Spacer.






1. Backrest shell

2. Release cable


- Open cable tie - 3 -.






- Unclip release cable - 2 - from bracket - 4 -.

- Disengage release cable hook - 2 - on lever - 5 -.

- Thread release cable - 2 - through opening in back of cover - arrow -.






- Pull the cover - 1 - up just enough so that the screws - 2 - are visible.






- Remove the bolts - 2 -.

- Loosen upholstery from self-adhesive strips - 4 - on backrest frame in release area.






- Press upholster - 1 - to side in release area - 2 - until bolt - 3 - is visible.

- Remove the bolt - 3 -.

- Remove release with release cable - 2 - from backrest shell - 5 -.

Release cable is not designed to be disconnected from the release.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- It is not possible to adjust the release cable.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Left or Right Release Assembly Overview ] Left or Right Release Assembly Overview