61 35 076 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for backrest width adjustment

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip cover (1) on front seat.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover On Front Seat

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Release screws (1) on thigh support.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove thigh support (3) towards top.

Installation:

Insert screws (1) with Loctite.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws With Loctite

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Unclip trim (1) for thigh support carrier.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim For Thigh Support Carrier

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Detach seat cover (1).

Tilt back seat cover (1) with padding towards middle of vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Back Seat Cover

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Loosen retainers (1).

Tilt back thigh support (2) towards rear.

Remove all remnants of clips from seat cover and seat mechanism.

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050 .

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers

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Release screw (1) under tilted-up seat padding.

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Remove control unit for backrest width adjustment (3) towards bottom.

Fig 6: Identifying Screw With Plug Connections

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Replacement: