52 17 023 Removing and Installing/Replacing Adjusting Unit For Thigh Support On Left or Right Front Seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat. See 52 17 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT)
Remove thigh support. See 52 17 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT THIGH SUPPORT

Move front thigh support forwards as far as possible.

Release screws (1).

Detach compressor (2) complete with holder (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Attach holder (3) in area (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Compressor, Holder & Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (4) on drive.

Release screws in areas (1).

Feed out adjusting unit (2) complete with drive in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection & Adjusting Unit

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