52 15 050 Remove or install left or right thigh support from/on the front seat (sport/manual)

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Unlock and move thigh support (1) as far forward as possible.

Lever out the welt (3) from the seat cover (2) from the thigh support (1).

Fig 1: Removing Thigh Support

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Fig 2: Actuator, Centering Element And End Stop

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Do not completely extend the thigh support to the end stop.

Keep Actuation (1) pressed to unlock the centering (2).

Carefully raise the end stop (3) for the thigh support with a screwdriver and pull the thigh support toward the front out of the guide rails at the same time.

Fig 3: Removing End Stop Using Screwdriver

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View of thigh support mechanism when removed:

Screwdriver for unlocking the end stop
End stop for thigh support
Locking mechanism for the thigh support

View of seat frame mechanism:

3. Guide rail on seat with depth retainer
4. Guide rail on seat with end stop

Fig 4: Guide Rails On Seat With Depth Arrester And End Stop
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

NOTE: Check guide rails (2) and adjusting mechanism (3) for damage.

Fig 5: Plug Connection, Guide Rail With Adjustment Mechanism

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