52 16 048 Removing and installing or replacing thigh support on left or right front seat (sport/electric)

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Release thigh support (1) and move forward.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Cover, Welt And Thigh Support

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Keep actuator (1) pressed in order to unlock centring element (2).

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

Fig 2: Identifying Actuator, Centering Element And End Stop

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Do not extend thigh support to its full extent.

View of thigh support mechanism:

End stop for thigh support
Locking mechanism for thigh support

Fig 3: Identifying End Stop And Locking Mechanism For Thigh Support
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View of seat frame mechanism:
Guide rail on seat with depth arrester
Guide rail on seat with end stop

Fig 4: Identifying Depth Arrester And End Stop Of Seat Frame Guide Rail
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Guide Rails, Plug Connection And Seat Adjustment Mechanism

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