52 17... Replacing Padding For Front Seat Thigh Support (M5)

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NOTE:

Plug connections and fan only with seat heating and/or air conditioning optional extra(s).

If necessary, unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Installation:

Insert screws (2) with Loctite.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Unhook seat cover (1) from marked area.

If necessary, feed plug out of carrier (2) for thigh support.

Installation:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Remove carrier (2) for thigh support.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cover And Carrier

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If necessary, unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove padding (3) from cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection, Padding And Cover

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For A/C optional extra only:

Remove dividing net (1).

Remove fan (2) towards top.

Fig 4: Identifying Net And Fan

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