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. Refer to 52 17 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .
Remove thigh support. Refer to 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).

Disconnect plug connection (4) on drive.

Fig 1: Locating Compressor Holder Retaining Screws

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Release screws in areas (1).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Unit Retaining Screws

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