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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011128I CONVERTIBLE (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULFRONT SEAT, NORMAL, ELECTRIC52 13 ... REPLACING GUIDE SLEEVES FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT
2011 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)
52 13 ... Replacing Guide Sleeves For Front Left or Right Head Restraint
2011 BMW 128i Convertible (E88) L6-3.0L (N51)SECTION 52 13 ... Replacing Guide Sleeves For Front Left or Right Head Restraint
52 13 ... Replacing Guide Sleeves For Front Left Or Right Head Restraint
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove front head restraint
NOTE:
- Guide sleeves cannot be removed without being damaged.
- Guide sleeves with push buttons have two retaining lugs.
Insert special tool 52 0 070 into guide hole of sleeve (2) up to upper area of retaining lug.
Feed release tongue of special tool into gap on retaining lug (1).
Turn special tool to release sleeve (2) and pull out towards top.
If necessary, on guide sleeves with push buttons, unlock the second retaining lug with a screwdriver.
Installation note:
Replace guide sleeves and install as follows:
1. Guide sleeve with pushbutton (3) and two retaining lugs, left
2. Guide sleeve without pushbutton and one retaining lug, right
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.