52 15 403 Removing or installing/replacing thigh support cover on left or right front seat (sport seat)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Detach handle (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Detaching Handle

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Lever out cover welt in marked area (1).

Detach trim wire in marked area (2) from thigh support.

Remove seat cover.

Fig 2: Trim Wire And Cover Welt Areas

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Installation:

Attach cover welt in marked area (1).

Attach trim wire to thigh support in marked area (2).

Fig 3: Trim Wire And Cover Welt Areas

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Attach handle (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Attaching Handle

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