52 17... Replacing upholstery for front seat thigh support (Comfort)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove THIGH SUPPORT

Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Thigh Support Upholstery
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NOTE: Graphic shows versions with climate control and seat heating.
Lever out cover welt in area (2).

Installation note:

Cover welt is fastened by hooks in cover (3).

Remove plug connections (4) and feed out through cover (3).

Remove cover (3) from upholstery and cover (1).

Version with seat heating or climate control:

Feed out cable (1) and remove upholstery (2).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Correct Cable Routing

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Version with climate control:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Fan And Separating Net
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