52 15 417 Replacing upholstery for left or right thigh support (sport/manual)

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove THIGH SUPPORT SEAT COVER ON FRONT SEAT

Removal:

Release detents (1) and remove facing (2) upwards from thigh support

Fig 1: Removing Facing Upwards From Thigh Support

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Installation:

Clip in facing (2) into detents (1).

Fig 2: Removing Facing Upwards From Thigh Support

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