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4. Screw cylinder rod of the new gas cylinder into the pivot block until the threads of the
cylinder rod are flush with inside of pivot block (FIGURE 16.4).
5. With the operator of the recliner cable assembly on the inside of the recliner seat
frame, line up the mounting hole in the operator of the recliner cable assembly with
the new gas cylinder rod.
FIGURE 16.4
Replacing/Adjusting Gas Cylinders
CAUTION
DO NOT force the gas cylinder rod into the operator of the recliner cable assembly.
DO NOT cross thread the operator of the recliner cable assembly with the gas cyl-
inder.
NOTE: If slack in the recliner cable or movement in the operator of the cable assembly can not be
eliminated, DO NOT use the recliner cable assembly.
6. Screw the new gas cylinder into the operator of the cable assembly until the jam nut
sits on the pivot block, there is no slack in recliner cable and there is no movement in
the operator of the recliner cable assembly.
7. Visually inspect the handle to make sure that the cable is snapped completely into slot
in handle and cable fitting is seat properly in the handle.
8. Press the operator of the recliner cable assembly to extend the new gas cylinder.
9. Line up the mounting holes of the new gas cylinder and the bracket of the back cane.
Nylon
Washers
Handle
Mounting
Screw
Mounting Bracket
Washer
Locknut
Gas Cylinder
Cable Snapped
Into Slot
Cable Fitting
Seated Properly
Pivot Block
Gas
Cylinder
Rod
Threads
Jam Nut
NO Movement in Operator of the
Recliner Cable Assembly
No Slack
in Cable