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

Build date up to 12/2015: 

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).

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Build date up to 12/2015: 

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.

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Build date up to 12/2015: 

View of thigh support mechanism when removed: 

1. Screwdriver for unlocking the end stop
2. End stop for thigh support
3. Locking mechanism for the thigh support

Build date up to 12/2015: 

View of seat mechanism: 

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

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Build date up to 12/2015: 

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Version after 12/2015: 

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).

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Version after 12/2015: 

Release the cover of the thigh support (1) in the marked area (2).

Press the thigh support (1) in the direction of arrow to one side.

Press and hold the actuator of thigh support (1), lift the retaining lugs (3) with standard tool and remove the thigh support in the direction of arrow.

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If necessary, unlock and disconnect the plug connection for seat heating.