Steelcase Amia 482 Series Use and care manual

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or a flat-bladed
screwdriver that is 8"
or longer
Torx T-20 & T30
482 Amia™Chair - Arm or Arm Cap Replacement

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Arm Replacement
1. Locate the white
quick release tab
located on the left
hand side of the chair
(as you sit in it)
between the plates.
2. Lift the quick
release tab (2a) while
lifting the seat slide
lever (2b) and sliding
the seat forward & off.
2a
QUICK RELEASE TAB
FRONT REAR
FRONT
REAR 1
2b
SEAT SLIDE
LEVER

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3. Remove two (2) screws on
each arm.
4. Remove old arms.
5. Install new arms.
6. Install two (2) screws on each
arm. Torque to 25-35 in/lbs.
3
4
4
6
5
5
6
SCREW
3
SCREW

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7. Align seat with chair
control and engage slots
on the bottom of the seat
with the tabs located on
the seat bearings (7a).
Slide seat fully backward
while holding up on the
seat slide lever (7b).
7a
TAB ON BEARING SLOT ON BOTTOM
OF CHAIR
SEAT SLIDE
LEVER
7b

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1b
1a
Arm Cap Replacement
1. To remove arm cap,
remove four (4) screws (1a)
and remove cap from arm
(1b). To replace arm cap,
reverse steps 1a and 1b and
tighten screws to 6-10 in/lbs.
When installing, make sure to
align the ribs on the two (2)
screw bosses of the arm cap
to the rear of the arm.
RIBS ON THE
SCREW BOSSES