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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2013128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD N52, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 873 (SEATS - REPAIR)13 FRONT SEAT, NORMAL, MANUAL52 13 .. REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans
52 13 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Guide For Front Left Or Right Head Restraint
2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 52 13 .. Removing and Installing/Replacing Guide For Front Left Or Right Head Restraint
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove head restraint. See 52 13 390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraint (normal/semielectric) .
- Remove rear panel on front seat. See 52 14 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest .
Press catches together and feed guide upwards out of cover and padding.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.