52 16 023 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) .

Move thigh support forwards as far as possible.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Installation:

Insert screws (2) with Loctite.

Fig 1: Locating Thigh Support Plug Connection

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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: View Of Adjusting Unit Complete With Drive

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