Seat lock and releasing mechanisms

6 -	Seat lock and releasing mechanisms

1

2

3	Rubber block

4

5

6

7

8

9	Spring washer

10

Spare parts catalogue


Seat

Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts shown in this exploded view diagram. These parts do not appear in the figures near the text.

Removing the seat releasing mechanism

The seat releasing mechanism is best accessed with the seat removed (Sect. E 3, Removing the seat).

Remove the seat lock assembly (8).

Unscrew the two retaining screws (4) and remove the seat lock lever (5).

Release the nipple (A) of the Bowden cable of the lever (5).

Unscrew the retaining screws (10) and remove the seat lock assembly.

Make sure to collect the two spring washers (9) placed between the two screws (10) and the plate (7) when disassembling.

Loosen the ring nut (6) and withdraw the lock (8) from the plate (7).

Unscrew the retaining screws (1) and remove the latch (2) from the frame.

Release the Bowden cable nipple (B) from the latch.

Refitting the seat releasing mechanism

The spare latch (2) comes complete with Bowden cable.

Latch and Bowden cable should never be separated.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure.

Smear threadlocker on ring nut (6) and screws (4).

If you have removed the seat, refit it (Sect. E 3, Refitting the seat) and then lower the seat and check that the latch (2) is locking the pin of the rear support fixed to the seat and that the Bowden cable is not trapped.