Backrest Release Cable, Adjusting

-- Remove the backrest cover with the backrest cushion. Refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

The following prerequisites must be met to adjust:

Fig 1: Entry Assistance Release Cables Adjusting, Coupe Only

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• Backrest release -2- to the lower stop (backrest locks).

-- Pivot the backrest release bearing -1- upward until a distance of -a- = 2 to 4 mm is between the backrest frame stop surface -arrow A- and the bearing stop -arrow B-.

Fig 2: Tilting Bracket -1- Up So There Is A Distance -A- = 2 To 4 Mm Between Backrest Frame Stop Surface -Arrow A- And The Bracket Stop Ridge -Arrow B-.

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-- Secure the backrest release bearing in this position, using for example an angled metal rod.

-- Adjust the release cables on both release cable adjusters -1 and 2-.

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-- To adjust, turn the upper section -3- and the lower section -4- contrary to each other.

-- Adjust the cable so it is free of play and tension.

NOTE:

The illustration only shows one side of the retainer.

When adjusting cables -1-, they must not be tensioned at the backrest release -2-.

Fig 3: Entry Assistance Release Cables Adjusting, Coupe Only

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-- After adjusting release cables, perform a functionality test of the backrest release.

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