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

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 52 17... Replacing upholstery for front seat thigh support
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

  • Remove THIGH SUPPORT 
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Thigh Support Cover And Plug Connection
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NOTE: Graphic shows versions with climate control and seat heating.
Lever out cover welt in area (2).

Installation note:

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

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

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

Version with seat heating or climate control: 

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 climate control: 

  • Remove separating net (1).
  • Lift out fan (2).
    Fig 3: Identifying Separating Net And Fan
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Move the thigh support (1) completely to the front.

Raise latch mechanisms in succession from A to D, pulling the thigh support (1) forward at the same time.

Fig 1: Pulling Thigh Support Forward
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Installation note: 

Insert support for thigh support in correct position in the guide and lock.

Fig 2: Inserting Thigh Support In Correct Position In Guide And Lock
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Detach welt (1) from metal tabs.

Fig 3: Detaching Welt From Metal Tabs
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Detach welt from support for thigh support.

Remove the mounting plate and foam part of the thigh support.

Fig 4: Detaching Welt From Support For Thigh Support
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