52 16... Remove or install thigh support at the front seat (sport) on the left or right

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 27 other vehicles, including the 2017 BMW M6, 2017 BMW 650i xDrive, 2017 BMW 650i, 2017 BMW 640i xDrive, and 2017 BMW 640i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Unlock and move thigh support (1) as far forward as possible.

Lever out the welt (3) from the seat cover (2) from the thigh support (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Thigh Support, Welt, And Seat Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Do not completely extend the thigh support to the end stop.

Keep Actuation (1) pressed to unlock the centering.

Carefully raise the end stop (2) for thigh support with a screwdriver (3) and pull the thigh support towards the front out of the guide rails at the same time.

Fig 2: Removing Thigh Support

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

View seat mechanism:

3. Guide rail on seat with depth retainer
4. Guide rail on seat with end stop

Fig 3: Identifying Guide Rails
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

NOTE: Check guide rails (2) and adjusting mechanism (3) for damage.

Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Mechanism, Plug Connection, And Guide Rails

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.