To Fit A "Dropper" Seat-Post With Internal Hose - Whyte G-160 Works Supplementary Service Manual

9.2 To fit a "Dropper" seat-post with internal hose.

CAUTION: Before installing the seat-post, carefully consult the product manu-
facturer's own instructions, in particular taking care to abide by safety recom-
mendations.
Reference figure 48. First prise out the two
blank plastic covers near the bottom bracket
with a small screwdriver.
Reference figure 49. Carefully unscrew the
hose from the remote actuator.
Reference figure 50. Insert the disconnected
hose end into the top of the seat tube and
push down towards the bottom bracket.
Reference figure 51. Manoeuvre the hose end
out of the slot at the front of the seat tube.
Reference figure 52. Push two rubber grom-
mets over the end of the hose.
the narrower end of the first grommet is fac-
ing the seat tube, whilst the narrower end of
the second grommet is facing the down tube.
Reference figure 53. Insert the hose end into
the down tube and push the hose up towards
the head tube. The grommets will have to be
pushed further along the hose to do this.
Reference figure 54. Prise out the rubber
grommet on the side of the down-tube, near
the head tube, with a small screwdriver.
Reference figure 55. Manoeuvre the hose end
out of the slot at the top of the down tube.
Use a small hook to assist with capturing the
hose end and drawing it towards the slot. A
torch would help to locate the hose end.
Reference figure 56. Push the rubber
grommet over the end of the hose. Make
sure the narrower end of the grommet is
facing the down tube.
Reference figure 57. Insert the seat-post
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