52 17... Replacing upholstery for front seat thigh support

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove THIGH SUPPORT .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections, Trim, Cover And Cover Welt Area

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NOTE: Graphic shows versions with air conditioning and seat heating.
Lever out cover welt in area (2).

Installation note:

Cover welt is fastened by hooks in trim (3).

Remove plug connections (4) and feed out through cover (3).

Remove trim cover (3) from upholstery and cover (1).

Version with seat heating or air conditioning:

Feed out cable (1) and remove upholstery (2).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable And Upholstery

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Version with air conditioning:

Remove separating net (1).
Lift out fan (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Separating Net And Fan
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