Whiplash Testing Protocol - Euro NCAP

5.4 Adjust the rear Concentric Adjustment Bar from both sides to visually align the H-point holes
forward and aft on the H-PM seat pan with the corresponding holes on the side plates of the jig.
5.5 Adjust the lower Concentric Adjustment Bar from both sides to visually align the H-point
holes up and down on the H-PM seat pan with the corresponding holes on the side plates of the jig.
5.6 Install the H-Point locator rods through the vertical support guides and then into the H-point
guides of the jig base and then through to the H-point holes on the H-PM.
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June 2011
Figure 3. H-Point locator bars installed through vertical support rods, jig side and H-PM H-Point location.
5.7 Adjust the front Concentric Adjustment Bar from both sides to level the T-bar (± 0.5).
5.8 Check for horizontal play in the H-PM at the H-Point / torso pivot to check for excessive wear.
Tighten or replace as necessary. (See section 4, VIII)
Raise the back pan until it rests upon the jig‟s vertical support bar and secure with the elastic strap to
prevent the back from tipping forward.
Figure 4. H-PM back pan held by retaining strap
5.10 Install the weight hanger alignment fixture over the weight hangers to check for alignment.
The fixture should be allowed to settle under its own weight, no force should be applied to fit. If this
fixture will not locate then it indicates that the weight hanger bars are out of alignment and will
require modification and the procedure should be terminated.
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