52 14... Removing and installing outer upper rail trim

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 52 14... Removing and installing outer upper rail trim
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Move seat backwards and upwards.

Unclip trim (1) towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Outer Upper Rail Trim
G06895199Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Driver's seat only:Β 

NOTE: Version with anchor fitting tensioner.

Feed trim out of seat mechanism:

  1. upwards,
  2. slide towards rear

Feed out trim.

Fig 2: Feeding Trim Out Of Seat Mechanism
G06895200Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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