52 17... Replacing padding for front seat thigh support

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Thigh Support Components

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The work operations here are shown on the version with air conditioning and seat heating.

Feed out seat cover (1) in area (2).

Installation:

Seat cover (1) is fastened by hooks in trim (3).

Remove plug connections (4) and feed out through trim (3).

Remove trim (3); if necessary, remove padding or cover.

Version with seat heating or air conditioning:

Feed out cable (1) and remove padding (2).

Installation:

Ensure correct cable routing (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Padding And Cable

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Version with air conditioning:

Remove separating net (1).
Lift out fan (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Fan And Separating Net
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