Removing the guides for the rear head restraint

Precondition 

• Convertible top is open.

  Convertible top flap is In open position.

  Wind deflector is removed.

  Rear seat backrest is folded.

  NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP AT REAR OUTER LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SEAT BELT FINISHER STRIP AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING SIDE TRIM PANEL, REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TOP PARTITION PANEL TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE PANEL OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT PARTITION WALL .

• Unlock snap-in lugs (1) on the head restraint guide (2) using a suitable tool.
• Remove head restraint guide (2) in direction of arrow.

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.