52 17 ... Replacing Padding For Front Seat Thigh Support

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Fig 1: Front Seat Cover, Area, Trim, Plug Connections And Removal Directions

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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: Cables And Padding

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Version With Air Conditioning:

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

Fig 3: Separating Net And Fan
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