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

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IMPORTANT:

Microencapsulated screws must be coated with Loctite if they are to be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of hardening)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use

Removal:

Adjust thigh support (1) towards the front.

Lever out edge stripping (2) of seat cover from holder (3).

Fig 1: Adjusting Thigh Support Towards Front

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Detach thigh support (2) towards the front and remove.

Fig 2: Detaching Thigh Support Towards Front

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Version with seat heating only:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove thigh support (2).

Fig 3: Locating Thigh Support

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Installation:

Version with seat heating only:

Position thigh support (2) and connect connector (1).

Fig 4: Locating Thigh Support

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Feed in thigh support (1) with guides (2) into corresponding openings on seat frame (3).

Fig 5: Feeding Thigh Support With Guides

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Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 6: Detaching Thigh Support Towards Front

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Attach edge stripping (2) of seat cover in holder (3).

Fig 7: Attaching Edge Stripping Of Seat Cover

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