52 17 ... Removing and installing/replacing all trims on left or right seat rails

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Trim, top rail, front:

Move seat backwards and upwards.
Unclip front trim (1) towards top and detach towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Front Top Rail Trim
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Trim, top rail, outer:

Fig 2: Removing Outer Top Rail Trim

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Trim, bottom rail, front, outer:

Installation:

Place trim on bottom rail and slide towards rear to engage, feeding in below trim, top rail, outer.

Fig 3: Removing Trim On Bottom Front Seat Rail (Outer)

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Trim, bottom rail, front, inner:

Move seat backwards
Unclip tongue (1) towards top and detach trim towards front

Fig 4: Locating Tongue On Bottom Front Seat Rail Trim (Inner)
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Installation:

Make sure hook (1) engages in slot (2).

Fig 5: View Of Hook In Slot

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Trim, bottom rail, rear:

Fig 6: Removing Bottom Rear Seat Rail Trim

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Installation:

Clips and hooks must not be damaged.

Make sure trims are exactly seated.

After completing tasks, move seat and make sure that trim does not move.