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Embody ™ Dome Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Embody ™ Back Fabric Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Embody ™ Back Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Embody ™ Seat Fabric Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Embody ™ Seat Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Embody ™ Tilt Limiter Lever Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Embody ™ Back Fit Adjustment Handle Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Embody ™ Antler Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Embody ™ Backrest Hinge Cover Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Embody ™ Spine Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Embody ™ Arm Plug Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Embody ™ Arm Pad Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Embody ™ Arm Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Embody ™ Front Seat Link Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Embody ™ Tension Shaft Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Embody ™ Rack Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Embody ™ Front Tilt Cover Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Embody ™ Rear Tilt Cover Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Embody ™ Back Angle Adjuster Spring Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Embody ™ Back Angle Adjuster Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Embody ™ Tilt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Embody ™ Tilt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Embody ™ Cylinder Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Embody ™ Base Assembly Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Embody ™ Fabric Cable Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Embody ™ Dome Replacement ..............2 Embody ™...

  • Page 2: Embody Dome Replacement

    Embody Dome Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Dome Christmas Tree Clip Slide your finger between the antler and the fabric cover and pull up to release the Christ- mas Tree Clips from the antler. Dome Pull fabric away from dome. Remove Dome from fabric. 1B5BP9 REV A ©...
  • Page 3 Christmas Tree Clip Assemble 4 Christmas Tree Clips onto Make sure tabs are placed over back collar as replacement Dome. shown. Position Dome into fabric. Fold Dome over Antler. Firmly press down making sure Christmas Tree Clips fully engage into Antler. Pull fabric over Christmas Tree Clips.

  • Page 4: Embody ™ Back Fabric Replacement

    Embody Back Fabric Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Pin (16) (assembled Back Bolt (2) Dome LH Back Fabric RH Back Fabric S-Clip (2) Christmas Back Fabric Strip (assembled) Strip (assembled) Tree Clip (4) TOOLS REQUIRED: T-40 Torx Bit Ratchet Torque Wrench Needlenose Pliers 1/16”...
  • Page 5 Insert needlenose pliars between fabric and Remove back assembly by sliding fingers wiffle material. Twist pliars until attachment between the seat and back and pull the back pegs pop loose. Repeat for all pegs. corners away from the seat until free. Christmas Tree Clip Dome...
  • Page 6 Pull Fabric over Christmas Tree Clips. Fold Dome over antler. Starting at top of back on one side and Make sure the Dome tabs are placed over the working down, insert posts into Back back collar as shown when assembling. Assembly.
  • Page 7 Clip Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps, are Note. If Clips popped off during disassembly secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro- replace them as shown in Step # 16. trude where the spine engages the seat. Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca-...
  • Page 8 Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping with palm of hand until seated firmly in place. An audible click will typically be heard when clips have engaged prop- erly. There should be a credit card’s thick- ness between the seat back and bottom once in place.

  • Page 9: Embody Back Replacement

    Embody Back Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx wrench and remove spine. S-Clip (2) Back Assembly Back Bolt (2) TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torx bits Torque Wrench Bolts Remove lower back bolts using t-40 torx wrench Tension Adjustment Rod Remove back tension adjustment rod by wiggling...
  • Page 10 Hinge Cover Remove Hinge Covers Slide your finger between the antler and the fabric cover and pull up to release the Dome trees from the antler. Pivot Pull out Pivot Pin. Fold Dome back. Using T-27 Hand Tool, remove Spine Cap Lift up on Antler to release it from spine.
  • Page 11 Antler Attachment Screw Remove the two top antler attachment screws Fold Dome over antler. using a t-27 torx bit Pull one end of the Antler away from top Make sure the Dome tabs are placed over frame and remove back collar as shown when assembling. Assemble Antler onto replacement Back.
  • Page 12 Antler Spine Lay new chair back on a clean dry surface to prepare to connect the antler and spine. See step 1.B to ensure Dome tabs, if dislodged, are placed back in the collar. Align the Spine to the Chair Back so that the head of the Spine is in-line with the Antler openings.
  • Page 13 Heel Detachable Cardboard filler Note: Placing a cardboard filler under the heel of the Spine will aid in the next couple of steps. Proper Alignment Rotate Antler up until you can align the head of the Spine to the tail Slide Spine Shaft through the head of the Spine and into the Antler tail.
  • Page 14 Inside View of Right-Hand Cap Inside View of Left-Hand Cap Set the Left and Right Hand End Caps on their corre- sponding ends of the Spine Shaft. While holding the End Caps in Place, rotate the Antler and Spine down until the Caps are firmly in place in the Chair Back.
  • Page 15 Clip Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps, are Note. If Clips pop off replace them as shown secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro- in Step #25. trude where the spine engages the seat. Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the to the back...
  • Page 16 Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping with palm of hand until seated firmly in place. An audible click will typically be heard when clips have engaged prop- erly. There should be a credit card’s thick- ness between the seat back and bottom once in place.

  • Page 17: Embody ™ Seat Fabric Replacement

    Embody Seat Fabric Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Fabric Cable (2) Seat Slide Guide (2) Spring (2) S-Clip (2) Lower Fabric Attach Strips (LH, RH) Seat Fabric TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torx bits Torque Wrench Bolts 1/16” Allen Wrench Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx wrench Tension...
  • Page 18 Loop Fabric Cable Depress end of Fabric Cable. Remove Hook Remove back assembly by sliding fingers on Fabric Cable from Loop on fabric cover. between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free Seat Post Seat Slide Guide Clip...
  • Page 19 Fabric Cable Seat Hook Disconnect Fabric Cable from Seat Hook. Pull up gently on fabric. Work from back to front of chair. Lower Fabric Attachment Clip Post Strip Remove lower fabric attachment strip. Repeat steps 13 and 14 for other side. Remove back corners of fabric from Clip Posts.
  • Page 20 Wiffle Seat Flap Seat Slide Guide Pegs Insert cable into slot in replacement Seat Slide Position Wiffle Seat Flap over Pegs. Guide. Seat Post Receivers Make sure fabric is captured by Receivers. Slide replacement Seat Slide Guide with Spring inside onto Seat Post. Loop Fabric Cable Cable...
  • Page 21 Rear Mount Posts Press strips together until snap is heard. Stretch fabric over Rear Mount Post. Start at back and work forward, both sides. Alignment Pegs Slots Fold fabric flap under. Align slots. Make sure fabric is fabric is over Alignment Pegs.
  • Page 22 Clip Clip Note. If Clips popped off during disassembly replace them as shown in Step #29. Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the to the back attachment points as shown in the fig- ure on the right.
  • Page 23 Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping with palm of hand until seated firmly in place. An audible click will typically be heard when clips have engaged prop- erly. There should be a credit card’s thick- ness between the seat back and bottom once in place.

  • Page 24: Embody ™ Seat Replacement

    Embody Seat Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Bolts Seat Assembly Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx TOOLS REQUIRED: wrench T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torx bits Torque Wrench Tension Adjustment Rod Bolts Remove lower back bolts using t-40 torx wrench Remove back tension adjustment rod by wig- gling up and down while pulling out to disen- gage 1B4YJ9 REV A...
  • Page 25 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 26 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench 1. Locate the two lower cover removal holes Pull lower cover forward on the top of the front center of the seat frame. 2.
  • Page 27 Transfer the front link assembly to the new Install bushings and shoulders bolts using seat by inserting one corner and rotating t-40 torx wrench. (250 In/lbs) opposite corner into seat frame until is snaps into place. Bolt Install single lower bolts into each arm hous- ing using t-27 torx wrench (repeat for oppo- Put the back edge of the seat assembly out- site side) (75 in/lbs)
  • Page 28 Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps are Replace both arms or plugs using t-30 torx secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro- wrench (repeat for opposite side) (75 in/lbs) trude where the spine engages the seat. Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca-...
  • Page 29 Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping with palm of hand until seated firmly in place. An audible click will typically be heard when clips have engaged prop- erly. There should be a credit card’s thick- ness between the seat back and bottom once in place.

  • Page 30: Embody ™ Tilt Limiter Lever Replacement

    Embody Tilt Limiter Lever Replacement ™ TOOLS REQUIRED: PARTS INCLUDED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits Tilt Limiter Lever S-Clip (2) Flat Blade Needlenose Pliers 1/16” Allen Wrench Screwdriver Tension Adjustment Rod Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx Remove back tension adjustment rod by insert- wrench ing 1/16”...
  • Page 31 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 32 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench NOTE: Front Tilt Cover does not need to be removed. Cover not shown for clarity. Pull lower cover forward Slide flat blade screwdriver along side of rear tilt cover and pry off.
  • Page 33 Wire Clip Wire Clip Return Wire Clip to end of Lever. Remove Wire Clip from end of Tilt Limiter Lever. Set Clip aside. Bushing Tilt Limiter Lever Pull Tilt Limiter Lever free from assembly. Clip Tilt Limiter Lever Set front of rear tilt cover onto bushings in pivot assembly.
  • Page 34 Bolt Install single lower bolts into each arm hous- ing using t-27 torx wrench (repeat for oppo- site side) (75 in/lbs) Put the back edge of the seat assembly out- side of the rack and rotate front of the seat down.
  • Page 35 Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the to the back attachment points as shown in the fig- Clip ure on the right. Replace the Seat Clips as shown in the figure below if they popped off during step 4.
  • Page 36 Bolts Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine wrench (90 in/lbs) by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 37: Embody ™ Back Fit Adjustment Handle Replacement

    Embody Back Fit Adjustment Handle Replacement ™ TOOLS REQUIRED: PARTS INCLUDED: 1/16” Allen Wrench Back Fit Adjustment Handle Tension Adjustment Rod Insert the replacement Back Fit Adjustment Remove back tension adjustment rod by insert- Handle into the Spine by sliding it into the ing 1/16”...

  • Page 38: Embody ™ Antler Replacement

    Embody Antler Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Torx Button Dome Antler Christmas Tree Clip Head Screw TOOLS REQUIRED: T-27 Torx Bit Ratchet Torque Wrench Slide your finger between the antler and the fabric cover and pull up to release the Christmas Tree Clips from the antler.
  • Page 39 Spine Cap Antler Attachment Screw Screw Pivot Remove the two top antler attachment screws using a t-27 torx bit Hinge Cover Using the T-27 Hand Tool remove the Spine Cap Screws by turning in a counter-clockwise direction. Remove the Spine Caps and Pivot Pin and set aside Pull one end of the Antler away from top frame and remove...
  • Page 40 Button Head Screw Hinge Cover Assemble Hinge Covers onto Pivot Pin and Secure Antler to Back with 2 Torx Button Head press into Back. Screws using a T-27 torx bit. Torque screws to 22 in/lbs. Button Head Screws Assemble Antler to Spine. Install 2 Torx Button Head Screws previously removed.
  • Page 41 Remove Dome from fabric. Pull fabric over Christmas Tree Clips. Christmas Tree Clip Make sure tabs are placed over back collar as Assemble 4 Christmas Tree Clips onto shown. replacement Dome. Position Dome into fabric. Fold Dome over Antler. Firmly press down making sure Christmas Tree Clips fully engage into Antler.

  • Page 42: Embody ™ Backrest Hinge Cover Replacement

    Embody Backrest Hinge Cover Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Pivot Pin RH Cover Torx Button LH Cover Head Screw (2) TOOLS REQUIRED: T-27 Torx Bit Ratchet Torque Wrench Spine Cap Screw Hinge Covers Remove both Hinge Covers. Using the T-27 Hand Tool remove the Spine Cap Screws by turning in a counter-clockwise direction.
  • Page 43 Hinge Hinge Cover Cover Spine Pivot Pin Assemble replacement Hinge Covers onto Pull out on Spine just enough to slide out Pivot Pin and press into Back. Pivot Pin. Antler Button Head Pivot Pin Screws Spine Install 2 replacement Torx Button Head Insert replacement Pivot Pin into Antler and Screws.

  • Page 44: Embody ™ Spine Replacement

    Embody Spine Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx wrench and remove spine. Torx Button Head Screw (2) Spine TOOLS REQUIRED: Spine Cap Screw T-27 T-40 Ratchet Torx Bits Torque Wrench 1/16” Allen Wrench Using the T-27 Hand Tool remove the Spine Cap Screws by turning in a counter-clockwise direction.
  • Page 45 Hinge Hinge Cover Cover Assemble Hinge Covers onto Pivot Pin and press into Back. Pull lower Spine from tilt housing. Button Head Screws Spine Pivot Pin Install 2 Torx Button Head Screws previously Slide out Pivot Pin. removed. Torque screws to 35 in/lbs. Antler Pivot Pin Spine...
  • Page 46 Bolts Insert the Back Fit Adjustment Handle into the Spine by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in Install 2 lower spine bolts using t-40 torx as far as possible. Verify that the knob is wrench and remove spine.

  • Page 47: Embody ™ Arm Plug Replacement

    Embody Arm Plug Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: LEFT ARM PLUG Right Plug Left Plug LOCK LEVER 1. Raise tilt lock lever to lock position (up). TOOLS REQUIRED: BOLTS 2. Remove both bolts using T-30 Torx Bit. T-30 Torx Bits PLUG Torque wrench with in-lbs indicator 3.
  • Page 48 RIGHT ARM PLUG PLUG 1. Remove back tension adjustment rod by 4. Replace with new arm plug. wiggling up and down while pulling out to diesengage. REMOVE BOTH BOLTS BOLT 2. Remove both bolts using T-30 Torx Bit. 5. Install bolts snug. 6.
  • Page 49 PLUG 4. Replace with new arm plug. 6. Replace back tension adjustment knob by pushing all the way in and then strike with palm of hand until seated. An audible click should be heard. BOLTS 5. Install bolts snug. Tighten to 85 in/lbs. 1B4YJ3 REV A ©...

  • Page 50: Embody ™ Arm Pad Assembly Replacement

    Embody Arm Pad Assembly Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: BACK SCREWS Right Arm Pad Left Arm Pad 1. Remove front and back screws. TOOLS REQUIRED: T-20 Torx Driver T-20 Torx Driver ARM PAD 2. Replace with new arm pad. 3. Re-install screws. Do not overtighten. Torc specs 15 in/lbs.

  • Page 51: Embody ™ Arm Replacement

    Embody Arm Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: LEFT ARM LOCK LEVER 1. Raise tilt lock lever to lock position (up). Arms TOOLS REQUIRED: BOLTS 2. Remove both bolts using T-30 Torx Bit. T-30 Torx Bits Torque wrench with in-lbs indicator 3. Remove arm. 1B4YJ0 REV A ©...
  • Page 52 RIGHT ARM 4. Replace with new arm. 1. Remove back tension adjustment rod by wiggling up and down while pulling out to diesengage. 2. “Repeat steps 2-6 of Left arm Replacement Procedures”. BOLTS 5. Re-install bolts snug. 6. Tighten to 85 in/lbs. 7.

  • Page 53: Embody ™ Front Seat Link Replacement

    Embody Front Seat Link Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Flange Bushing (2) Upper Link Bushing (2) Shoulder Bolt (2) Front Seat Link S-Clip (2) TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits 1/16” Allen Wrench Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx wrench Tension Adjustment Rod...
  • Page 54 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 55 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench Paper Clip Upper Link Bushing Locate 2 front seat link removal holes on top of front center of seat frame. Insert bent Pull lower cover forward paper clip into holes to disengage flange bushings.
  • Page 56 Upper Link Upper Link Bushing Bushing Assemble Upper Link Bushings to replace- Rotate front link cover down until holes are ment Front Seat Link. aligned Install bushings and shoulders bolts using Insert one side of Front Seat Link into seat t-40 torx wrench.
  • Page 57 Return both arms or plugs using t-30 torx Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps are wrench (repeat for opposite side) (75 in/lbs) secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro- trude where the spine engages the seat. Note.
  • Page 58 Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping with palm of hand until seated firmly in place. An audible click will typically be heard when clips have engaged prop- erly. There should be a credit card’s thick- ness between the seat back and bottom once in place.

  • Page 59: Embody ™ Tension Shaft Assembly Replacement

    Embody Tension Shaft Assembly Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits Fulcrum Cover Flat Blade S-Clip (2) Tension Shaft Assembly 1/16” Allen Wrench Needlenose Pliers Screwdriver Tension Adjustment Rod Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx wrench Remove back tension adjustment rod by insert- ing 1/16”...
  • Page 60 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 61 Bolt Bolt Tilt Tension Knob Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat. Set tilt tension to minimum. and bushings using t-40 torx wrench Locate wire clip for tilt tension knob. Slide flat headed screwdriver under cable collar. Pry Pull lower cover forward up gently until cable collar is free.
  • Page 62 Remove wire clip from tilt tension knob Insert new tension knob assembly into hole in assembly. housing. Rotate until it fully seats. Install new wire clip. (Cover not shown for clarity.) Cable Collar Pull tension knob assembly free from hous- Connect ball end of cable onto end of cylinder.
  • Page 63 Rotate front link cover down until holes are Replace both arms or plugs using t-30 torx aligned wrench (repeat for opposite side) (75 in/lbs) Install bushings and shoulders bolts using Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps are t-40 torx wrench. (250 In/lbs) secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro- trude where the spine engages the seat.
  • Page 64 Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the back attach- ment points as shown in the figure on the right. Replace the Seat Clips as Clip shown in the figure below if they popped off during step 4.
  • Page 65 Bolts Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine wrench (90 in/lbs) by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 66: Embody ™ Rack Replacement

    Embody Rack Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits U-Clip (2) 1/16” Allen Wrench Rack S-Clip (2) Flat Blade Needlenose Pliers 8mm Socket Screwdriver Flange Bushing (2) Hex Washer Shoulder Bolt (2) Head Screw(2) Tension Adjustment Rod Bolts...
  • Page 67 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 68 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench NOTE: Front Tilt Cover does not need to be removed. Cover not shown for clarity. Pull lower cover forward Slide flat blade screwdriver along side of rear tilt cover and pry off.
  • Page 69 Wire Clip Shoulder Bolt & Flange Bushing Remove Wire Clip from end of Tilt Limiter Remove Shoulder Bolt and Flange Bushing from each side of Rack. Lever. Set Clip aside. Tilt Limiter Lever Pull Tilt Limiter Lever free from assembly. Rotate Rack and pull free from assembly.
  • Page 70 Tilt Limiter Lever Shoulder Bolt Flange Bushing Position Replacement Rack onto assembly. Insert Tilt Limiter Lever into assembly. Install Flange Bushing and Shoulder bolt. Wire Clip Tighten Shoulder Bolts to 250 in/lbs. Return Wire Clip to end of Lever. Hex Washer Head Screw Bushing Install 2 Hex Washer Screws.
  • Page 71 Bolt Install single lower bolts into each arm hous- ing using t-27 torx wrench (repeat for oppo- site side) (75 in/lbs) Put the back edge of the seat assembly out- side of the rack and rotate front of the seat down.
  • Page 72 Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the to the back attachment points as shown in the fig- Clip ure on the right. Replace the Seat Clips as shown in the figure below if they popped off during step 4.
  • Page 73 Bolts Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine wrench (90 in/lbs) by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 74: Embody ™ Front Tilt Cover Replacement

    Embody Front Tilt Cover Replacement ™ TOOLS REQUIRED: PARTS INCLUDED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits Fulcrum Cover S-Clip (2) Front Tilt Cover Flat Blade Needlenose Pliers 1/16” Allen Wrench Screwdriver Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx Tension wrench Adjustment Rod...
  • Page 75 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 76 Bolt Bolt Tilt Tension Knob Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat Set tilt tension to minimum. and bushings using t-40 torx wrench Locate wire clip for tilt tension knob. Slide flat headed screwdriver under cable collar. Pry Pull lower cover forward up gently until cable collar is free.
  • Page 77 Remove wire clip from tilt tension knob While pulling out on front ears, pull front tilt assembly. cover forward and out. Note: For Chairs manufactured before 4/20/2010 Slide new front tilt cover in and back over tilt. Pull tension knob assembly free from housing. Assemble new fulcrum cover to tilt assembly.
  • Page 78 Insert tension knob assembly into hole in Rotate front link cover down until holes are housing. Rotate until it fully seats. (Cover not aligned shown for clarity.) Cable Collar Install bushings and shoulders bolts using Connect ball end of cable onto end of cylinder. t-40 torx wrench.
  • Page 79 Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps are Replace both arms or plugs using t-30 torx secure over the seat clips and do not visibly wrench (repeat for opposite side) (75 in/lbs) protrude where the spine engages the seat. Note.
  • Page 80 Secure the back Seat Clips by tapping with palm of hand until seated firmly in place. An audible click will typically be heard when clips have engaged properly. There should be a credit card’s thick- ness between the seat back and bottom once in place.
  • Page 81 Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 82: Embody Rear Tilt Cover Replacement

    Embody Rear Tilt Cover Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Rotate back of rear tilt cover up and pull off. Rear Tilt Cover TOOLS REQUIRED: Flat Blade Screwdrive Bushing NOTE: Back, Seat, Arms and Front Tilt Cover do not need to be removed for Rear Tilt Cover replacement.

  • Page 83: Embody ™ Back Angle Adjuster Spring Replacement

    Embody Back Angle Adjuster Spring Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits 1/16” Allen Wrench Back Angle Adjuster Spring Flat Blade Hammer Needlenose Pliers 8mm Socket Screwdriver Tension Adjustment Rod Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx wrench Remove back tension adjustment rod by insert- ing 1/16”...
  • Page 84 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 85 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench NOTE: Front Tilt Cover does not need to be removed. Cover not shown for clarity. Pull lower cover forward Slide flat blade screwdriver along side of rear tilt cover and pry off.
  • Page 86 Wire Clip Shoulder Bolt & Flange Bushing Remove Wire Clip from end of Tilt Limiter Remove Shoulder Bolt and Flange Bushing Lever. Set Clip aside. from each side of Rack. Tilt Limiter Lever Pull Tilt Limiter Lever free from assembly. Rotate Rack and pull free from assembly.
  • Page 87 Reverse screwdriver and pop spring free of Use flat blade screwdriver to connect Spring tilt assembly. to tilt assembly. Shoulder Bolt Flange Bushing Pull Spring out and rotate up to remove from Position Rack onto assembly. Install tilt assembly. Flange Bushing and Shoulder bolt. Spring Close Lid.
  • Page 88 Hex Washer Head Screw Bushing Install 2 Hex Washer Head Screws. Tighten Set front of rear tilt cover onto bushings in Screws to 55 in/lbs. pivot assembly. Press down on back of cover making sure clips fully engage into slots in tilt. Tilt Limiter Lever Insert Tilt Limiter Lever into assembly.
  • Page 89 Install bushings and shoulders bolts using Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps are t-40 torx wrench. (250 In/lbs) secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro- trude where the spine engages the seat. Note. If Clips popped off during disassembly replace them as shown in Step # 36.
  • Page 90 Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the to the back attachment points as shown in the fig- Clip ure on the right. Replace the Seat Clips as shown in the figure below if they popped off during step 4.
  • Page 91 Bolts Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine wrench (90 in/lbs) by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 92: Embody ™ Back Angle Adjuster Replacement

    Embody Back Angle Adjuster Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits S-Clip (2) 1/16” Allen Wrench Back Angle Adjuster Torx Socket Head Cap Screw Flat Blade Hammer Needlenose Pliers 8mm Socket Screwdrive Tension Adjustment Rod Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx...
  • Page 93 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 94 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench NOTE: Front Tilt Cover does not need to be removed. Cover not shown for clarity. Pull lower cover forward Slide flat blade screwdriver along side of rear tilt cover and pry off.
  • Page 95 Wire Clip Shoulder Bolt & Flange Bushing Remove Wire Clip from end of Tilt Limiter Remove Shoulder Bolt and Flange Bushing from each side of Rack. Lever. Set Clip aside. Tilt Limiter Lever Pull Tilt Limiter Lever free from assembly. Rotate Rack and pull free from assembly.
  • Page 96 Reverse screwdriver and pop spring free of Rotate Back Angle Adjuster up and out from tilt assembly. tilt assembly. Back Angle Adjuster Lube Lubricate top of replacement Back Angle Pull Spring out and rotate up to remove from Adjuster. tilt assembly. Screw Pins Slide Adjuster down and into tilt assembly.
  • Page 97 Socket Head Screw Shoulder Bolt Flange Bushing Position Rack onto assembly. Install Secure Adjuster to tilt with Socket Head Flange Bushing and Shoulder bolt. Screw. Torq to 75 in/lbs. Spring Tighten Shoulder Bolts to 250 in/lbs. Close Lid. Insert Spring into tilt assembly. Hex Washer Head Screw Install 2 Hex Washer Head Screws.
  • Page 98 Tilt Limiter Lever Put the back edge of the seat assembly out- Insert Tilt Limiter Lever into assembly. side of the rack and rotate front of the seat down. Wire Clip Return Wire Clip to end of Lever. Rotate front link cover down until holes are aligned Bushing Set front of rear tilt cover onto bushings in...
  • Page 99 Bolt Check to make sure the seat fabric flaps are Install single lower bolts into each arm hous- secure over the seat clips and do not visibly pro- ing using t-27 torx wrench (repeat for oppo- trude where the spine engages the seat. site side) (75 in/lbs) Note.
  • Page 100 Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the to the back attachment points as shown in the fig- ure on the right. Replace the Seat Clips Clip as shown in the figure below if they popped off during step 4.
  • Page 101 Bolts Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine wrench (90 in/lbs) by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 102: Embody ™ Tilt Replacement

    Embody Tilt Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits 1/16” Allen Wrench Tilt S-Clip (2) Flat Blade Needlenose Pliers 8mm Socket Knock-off Tool Screwdrive Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx Tension wrench Adjustment Rod Remove back tension adjustment rod by insert-...
  • Page 103 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 104 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench Locate wire clip for tilt tension knob. Slide flat Pull lower cover forward headed screwdriver under cable collar. Pry up gently until cable collar is free. Lift up front of seat assembly Grasp the cable and push it forward to release ball end from cylinder.
  • Page 105 While pulling out on front ears, pull front tilt Remove wire clip from tilt tension knob cover forward and out. assembly. Pull tension knob assembly free from hous- Slide flat blade screwdriver along side of rear ing. tilt cover and pry off. Rotate back of rear tilt cover up and pull off.
  • Page 106 Wire Clip Shoulder Bolt & Flange Bushing Remove Wire Clip from end of Tilt Limiter Remove Shoulder Bolt and Flange Bushing from each side of Rack. Lever. Set Clip aside. Tilt Limiter Lever Pull Tilt Limiter Lever free from assembly. Rotate Rack and pull free from assembly.
  • Page 107 Strike end of knock off tool with hammer to Tighten Shoulder Bolts to 250 in/lbs. separate tilt from cylinder. Remove Tilt. Hex Washer Head Screw Install 2 Hex Washer Screws. Tighten Set replacement Tilt onto Base/Cylinder Screws to 55 in/lbs. assembly.
  • Page 108 Wire Clip Return Wire Clip to end of Lever. Slide new front tilt cover in and back over tilt. Bushing Insert tension knob assembly into hole in housing. Rotate until it fully seats. Install wire clip. (Cover not shown for clarity.) Clip Cable Collar Set front of rear tilt cover onto bushings in...
  • Page 109 Bolt Install single lower bolts into each arm hous- ing using t-27 torx wrench (repeat for oppo- Put the back edge of the seat assembly out- site side) (75 in/lbs) side of the rack and rotate front of the seat down.
  • Page 110 Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the back attach- ment points as shown in the figure on Clip the right. Replace the Seat Clips as shown in the figure below if they popped off during step 4.
  • Page 111 Bolts Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine wrench (90 in/lbs) by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 112: Embody ™ Tilt Replacement

    Embody Tilt Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: TOOLS REQUIRED: T-30 T-40 T-27 Ratchet Torque Wrench Torx bits 1/16” Allen Wrench Tilt S-Clip (2) Flat Blade Needlenose Pliers 8mm Socket Knock-off Tool Screwdrive Tension Shaft Assembly Bolts Remove lower spine bolts using t-40 torx Tension wrench Adjustment Rod...
  • Page 113 2. Remove both bolts using t-30 torx bit Remove back assembly by sliding fingers between the seat and back and pull the back corners away from the seat until free 3. Remove arm and or plug Clip 4. Repeat for other Arm or Plug. Note.
  • Page 114 Bolt Bolt Remove two lower front link shoulder bolts Remove seat and bushings using t-40 torx wrench Locate wire clip for tilt tension knob. Slide flat Pull lower cover forward headed screwdriver under cable collar. Pry up gently until cable collar is free. Lift up front of seat assembly Grasp the cable and push it forward to release ball end from cylinder.
  • Page 115 While pulling out on front ears, pull front tilt Remove wire clip from tilt tension knob cover forward and out. assembly. Pull tension knob assembly free from hous- Slide flat blade screwdriver along side of rear ing. tilt cover and pry off. Rotate back of rear tilt cover up and pull off.
  • Page 116 Wire Clip Shoulder Bolt & Flange Bushing Remove Wire Clip from end of Tilt Limiter Remove Shoulder Bolt and Flange Bushing from each side of Rack. Lever. Set Clip aside. Tilt Limiter Lever Pull Tilt Limiter Lever free from assembly. Rotate Rack and pull free from assembly.
  • Page 117 Strike end of knock off tool with hammer to Tighten Shoulder Bolts to 250 in/lbs. separate tilt from cylinder. Remove Tilt. Hex Washer Head Screw Install 2 Hex Washer Screws. Tighten Set replacement Tilt onto Base/Cylinder Screws to 55 in/lbs. assembly.
  • Page 118 Wire Clip Return Wire Clip to end of Lever. Slide new front tilt cover in and back over tilt. Bushing Insert tension knob assembly into hole in housing. Rotate until it fully seats. Install wire clip. (Cover not shown for clarity.) Clip Cable Collar Set front of rear tilt cover onto bushings in...
  • Page 119 Bolt Install single lower bolts into each arm hous- ing using t-27 torx wrench (repeat for oppo- Put the back edge of the seat assembly out- site side) (75 in/lbs) side of the rack and rotate front of the seat down.
  • Page 120 Clip Post Align the spine to the tilt, and seat loca- tor post and clips to the back attach- ment points as shown in the figure on Clip the right. Replace the Seat Clips as shown in the figure below if they popped off during step 4.
  • Page 121 Bolts Install the lower back bolts using t-40 torx Insert the Back Angle Knob into the Spine wrench (90 in/lbs) by sliding it into the slot as shown. Make sure the Knob is fully engaged by pushing it in as far as possible. Verify that the knob is securely seated by striking the end of the Knob with either the palm of your hand or a rubber mallet.

  • Page 122: Embody ™ Cylinder Replacement

    Embody Cylinder Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Cable collar 1.Slide flat head screw driver blade under cable collar and pry up gently until cable collar is free. Cylinder TOOLS REQUIRED: Nylon Cap Lift-Off Tool Hammer Flat Screwdriver 2.Grasp the cable and push it forward to release the ball end from cylinder.
  • Page 123 Nylon Cap Place white nylon cap over bottom of cylinder Place one hand on the can of cylinder and hit and Strike the cap with 2 pound hammer until knock-off tool with end of hammer striking base comes loose. until cylinder seperates from tilt housing. Remove base.
  • Page 124 Re-connect the cable to the top of the cylin- der, ball end first, and re-snap the cable to the top head of cylinder. Place chair upright. Sit down firmly several times to set cylinder. 1B4YHP REV A © 2008 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A. ™...

  • Page 125: Embody ™ Base Assembly Replacement

    Embody Base Assembly Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Base 1. Lay chair on back. TOOLS REQUIRED: CASTER 2. Remove all the caster by grabbing ing out. and pull Hammer Nylon Cap 1B4YHN REV A © 2000 Herman Miller, Inc., Zeeland, Michigan Printed in U.S.A. ®...
  • Page 126 3. Place white nylon cap over bottom of 5. Slide new base on cylinder. cylinder strike the cap with 2 pound hammer until base comes loose. 6. Place chair upright. 7. Set down firmly several times to set cylinder. 4. Transfer casters by pressing in with thumb in shown position 1B4YHN REV A ©...

  • Page 127: Embody Fabric Cable Replacement

    Embody Fabric Cable Replacement ™ PARTS INCLUDED: Seat Post Seat Slide Guide Fabric Cable Pull Seat Slide Guide free from Seat Post. Handle Handle Seat Slide Guide Fabric Cable Lay chair on back. Grasp Seat Slide Handles. Remove Fabric Cable from Seat Slide Guide. Slide seat out to longest position.
  • Page 128 Loop Fabric Cable Seat Hook Snap end of Fabric Cable onto loop on Fabric Attach replacement Fabric Cable to Seat Cover. Hook. Cable Seat Slide Guide Insert cable into slot in Seat Slide Guide. Seat Post Slide Seat Slide Guide onto Seat Post. 1B5CJL REV A ©...

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