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52 16 095 Removing And Installing/Replacing Thigh Support Holder On Front Left Or Right Seat (Sports/Electric)

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Unfasten thigh support and pull completely towards front.

Detaching cushion for thigh support: 

Bend open retaining plates (1) and remove cover piping (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover Piping
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NOTE: Cushion (1) is attached at front with double-sided adhesive tape (3) to holder (2).

Pull cushion (1) towards top off holder (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Cushion Off Holder
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Lever trim wire (1) out of mounts (2).

Fig 3: Levering Out Trim Wire
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Installation: 

  1. Stick new double-sided adhesive tape (4) to holder (3) or attach mount with spray adhesive.
NOTE: The operation "Removing cushion for thigh support" ends here.

Removal of "Thigh support holder" only: 

Unhook spring (1) at bottom from holder (2) and seat frame (3).

Fig 4: Unhooking Spring From Holder And Seat Frame
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Release screws (1).

Fig 5: Detaching Holder For Thigh Support
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Press operating lever (2) fully and detach holder (3) for thigh support towards front from seat frame (4).

Installation: 

  1. Following parts on holder (5) must not be damaged
  1. Mounts for trim wire
  2. Holding-down elements for trim wire
  3. Guide sleeves
  4. Double-sided adhesive tape (replace or coat with spray adhesive for assembly)
Fig 6: Locating Parts On Holder
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Installation: 

  1. If necessary, release screws (1) and remove guide rails (2) from seat frame (3).
Fig 7: Removing Guide Rails From Seat Frame
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