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 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC)
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).

Fig 1: Removing Compressor

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

Installation:

Attach holder (3) in area (5).

Disconnect plug connection (4) on drive.

Release screws in areas (1).

Fig 2: Removing Adjusting Unit

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