52 16 048 Removing and installing thigh support on left or right front seat

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Release thigh support and move forward.

Lever welt (1) of seat cover out of thigh support.

Fig 1: Identifying Welt

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Turn thigh support (1) over.

Detach trim wire from metal lugs.

Fig 2: Identifying Thigh Support

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Disconnect spring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Spring

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Release screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Release thigh support and pull forward to remove from seat mechanism.

View of thigh support mechanism:

Locking mechanism for thigh support

Fig 5: Locking Mechanism For Thigh Support
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