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the centreline between the lap 'Anchor Point' and the 'Pelvis Reference Point' is reduced by more than 60 mm.

     7.                                 Location of 'Sash Location Point'

         1.                           For both conditions of force specified in clause 11.8.1.1:

             1.                     the 'Sash Location Point' must be at least 140 mm from the 'Seating Reference Plane'; and

             2.                     the 'Sash Location Point' must lie in 'Area A'.

         2.                           Notwithstanding the requirements of clause 11.7.1, the 'Sash Location Point' may be adjustable for comfort provided:

             1.                     at least one point in the range of adjustment must permit the 'Sash Location Point' to comply with the requirements of clause 11.7.1; and

             2.                     no point of adjustment must cause the 'Sash Location Point' to lie below horizontal transverse plane DJ of 'Area A' for both conditions of force referred to in clause 11.8.1.1; and

             3.                     the 'Sash Location Point' must be adjustable without the use of tools.

     8.                                 Test of 'Sash Guide' Deflection

         1.                           Tests must be performed with the upper torso 'Strap' installed in the vehicle by applying:

             1.                     tensile forces of 5 N and 900 N to the 'Strap' in a direction from the appropriate 'Sash Location Point' towards the 'Upper Torso Reference Point'; and

             2.                     a tensile force of not less than 8.5 kN to the 'Strap' in a direction from the appropriate 'Sash Location Point' towards the 'Upper Torso Reference Point'.

 3.                                       DETERMINATION OF NUMBER OF SEATING POSITIONS

     1.                                 Single 'Seats'

         If the effective cushion width as determined by clause 12.3 is less than 800 mm, a 'Seat' must be regarded as providing for one seating position only.

 1.                                 Multiple 'Seats'

     1.                           If the effective cushion width as determined by clause 12.3 is 800 mm or more, the number of seating positions must be the number of complete multiples of 400 mm unless the nature of obstructions or peculiarities of design results in the 'Seat' being 'Approved' for a lesser number of seating positions.

     2.                           Where a 'Seat' with an effective cushion width, as determined by clause 12.3.2, of 1200 mm or more has its 'Seat' cushion and 'Seat' back so contoured as to provide one or two clearly identifiable seating positions, the 'Seat' will be considered as providing for two seating positions only if:

         1.                     the 'Seat' consists of two separate 'Seats' with an intervening gap, which may be filled with an insert; or

         2.                     there are two contoured seating positions and the lateral distance between their centrelines is less than 800 mm; or

         3.                     there is one contoured seating position and the lateral distance from its centreline to the far end of the adjacent 'Seat' cushion, or to its side wall if this is less than 100 mm from the end of