52 16 023 Removing And Installing/Replacing Adjusting Unit For Thigh Support On Left Or Right Front Seat

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Move front seat into top position.

Unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 325 starting at the inside (arrow).

Fig 1: Moving Front Seat Into Top Position

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Fold up and unclip cover (1).

Fig 2: Folding Front Seat Cover

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Move thigh support (1) as far forward as possible.

Fig 3: Identifying Thigh Support

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove thigh support upward.

Installation note:

Insert screws (2) with Loctite.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Connector

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Release screws (1).

Feed out adjusting unit (2) downward.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws And Adjusting Unit

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Raise adjusting unit (1) complete with electric motor in direction of arrow and feed out downward.

Fig 7: Raising Electric Motor Adjusting Unit

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Installation note:

Adjusting unit (1) must lie flush on facing (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Electric Motor Adjusting Unit And Facing

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Installation note:

Make sure latch mechanism (1) of adjusting frame is correctly on frame (2) (as illustrated).

Fig 9: Identifying Latch Mechanism And Frame

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