5.10 Bed Tilt Brake Pad Replacement
Refer to “Figure 5-50 Bed Disassembly” and “Figure 5-55 Replacing the Tilt Brake Pad”.
Brake pad
Brake lever
Tilt assembly cover
Long insert
Ball insert
Positioning spring
Tilt platform
Tilt brake pad
Brake lever
Finger pocket latch
Figure 5-55 Replacing the Tilt Brake Pad
1. Remove the mattress, clear plate, rotating bed and translation deck.
2. To release the tilt screw ball, squeeze the tilt release and slide open the nger pocket latch until you hear
the ball drop.
3. Release the tilt platform from the chassis by pushing the pivot pin tabs in on both sides, then lifting the tilt
platform out of the chassis.
4. Turn the tilt platform over and remove the 4 screws (2.5 mm hex key) that secure the tilt assembly cover.
5. Remove the two plastic inserts. The long insert holds a positioning spring and the smaller ball insert holds
the screw ball in position.
6. Press back the brake lever to provide access to the tilt brake pad, then use pliers or a thin 14mm open end
wrench to remove the nut to which the brake pad is fastened. Replace the tilt brake pad assembly and
reassemble.
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Chapter 5: Repair Procedures