Steelcase Think 465 Use and care manual

465 Think Chair (New) VBC Cable Replacement
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Torx T20

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1. Press seat slide handle (at front of seat) and pull seat as far forward as
it will go.
2. Tip the chair onto its right side.
3. Locate the seat out stop feature.
4. Insert a screwdriver below the out stop feature and push it (up) toward
the seat.
5. Simultaneously press the seat slide handle
and pull forward on the seat.
SEAT OUT STOP
FEATURE
SEAT SLIDE
HANDLE
SEAT SLIDE
HANDLE
Removal of VBC Cable

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6. Adjust chair to highest position by activating the seat height lever. Rotate back-tilt knob up to relax
cable tension. Lift cable wire slightly and detach cable plug and cable wire from back-tilt cam.
7. Use Torx T20 driver to remove screw and cable guide.
Removal of VBC Cable
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BACK-TILT
KNOB
CABLE
PLUG
SEAT HEIGHT
LEVER
SEAT HEIGHT
LEVER
BACK-TILT
CAM
CABLE
GUIDE
SCREW
VBC
CABLE

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8. Turn chair over. Use Torx T20 bit to remove four (4) screws. Remove guard plate.
NOTE: Grease is applied to pneumatic cylinder column. Take care with hands and clothing.
9. Lift cable guide block with VBC cable. Note alignment pin locations for reinstallation reference.
10. Carefully remove VBC cable from cable block. Reverse steps for replacement (new) cable.
Removal of VBC Cable
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SCREW
RETAINER
PLATE
8CABLE
BLOCK
9
VBC CABLE
ALIGNMENT
PIN
10
11. Assemble seat onto chair by aligning slots in the back of the seat with the slide
bearings. Push seat from the front while simultaneously pressing the seat slide
handle. Push the seat with enough force to move beyond the seat out stop
feature. Once positioned, press the seat slide handle and pull the seat
forward to verify the seat is properly assembled to the chair.