52 15 403 Removing and installing/replacing thigh support cover on front seat (sport/manual)

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Release thigh support (1) and move forward.

Lever welt of seat cover (2) out of thigh support.

Fig 1: Releasing Thigh Support

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Lever out cover welt in marked area (1).

Disengage trim thread in marked area (2) from thigh support.

Remove cover with padding.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Welt In Marked Area

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Pull cover (1) off padding (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Cover Off Padding

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