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 Retaining Plates And 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: Pushing Cushion

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Lever trim wire (1) out of mounts (2).

Installation:

Stick new double-sided adhesive tape (4) to holder (3) or attach mount with spray adhesive.

Fig 3: Identifying Double-Sided Adhesive Tape

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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: Identifying Thigh Support Holder And Seat Frame

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Release screws (1).

Press operating lever (2) fully and detach holder (3) for thigh support towards front from seat frame (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Holder And Seat Frame

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Installation:

Following parts on holder (5) must not be damaged:

Mounts for trim wire
Holding-down elements for trim wire
Guide sleeves
Double-sided adhesive tape (replace or coat with spray adhesive for assembly)

Fig 6: Identifying Guide Sleeves And Double-Sided Adhesive Tape
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Installation:

If necessary, release screws (1) and remove guide rails (2) from seat frame (3).

Fig 7: Identifying Guide Rails

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move thigh support forwards fully

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Installation:

Insert screws (2) with Loctite.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Detach seat cover (1) in marked area from carrier (2) for thigh support.

Feed plug out of carrier (2) for thigh support.

Remove carrier (2) for thigh support.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cover And Carrier

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move thigh support forwards fully

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2).

Installation:

Insert screws (2) with Loctite.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Detach seat cover (1) in marked area from carrier (2) for thigh support.

Feed plug out of carrier (2) for thigh support.

Remove carrier (2) for thigh support.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cover And Carrier

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