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Backrest Release Cable, Adjusting

Make sure the backrest is locked (zero position), otherwise it could tip forward accidentally.

The following prerequisites must be met to adjust:

• The backrest cover must be removed.

• The upholstery must be removed from the backrest.

• The pins (release pins) - 2 - on both sides must be locked (delivery position, i.e. basic position).






- Tilt the bracket - 1 - up so there is a distance - a - = 2 to 4 mm between the backrest frame stop surface - arrow A - and the bracket stop ridge - arrow B -.






- Hold the bracket - 1 - in this position.

• The illustration does not show the side cable adjuster.

- Adjust the left and right release cables - 1 - and - 2 - at the cable adjusters - arrows -.






- To adjust, rotate the upper section - arrow A - and lower section - arrow B - against each other.

- Adjust the cables so they are free of play and tension.

• The illustration only shows one side of the retainer.

• When adjusting cables - 1 -, they must not be tensioned at release pins - 2 -.






- After adjusting release cables, check function of backrest lock.

- If it does not release or only releases partially, check the release cable routing or repeat the adjustment.