DYI , Seat belt guide trim on convertible 330ci

Freddy330cic · 07-23-2006, 11:35 AM

Hi Every one .
does any one had to change to trim U shape upside down for the head rest ?

The trim on my convertible is faded and scratchy from the seat belt rubbing against it, i just bought both sides and planning to replace them. ok making long story short i tried to snap off the trim where the seat belt fit by the head rest the trims seamed pretty well hooked and i'm afraid they might snap off and they get damaged. The TIS refrence says that the trim from both sides will be destroyed when removed (is that true ?)
Please give me as much details , I have no warranty and i'm on my own.

thanks

Freddy330cic · 07-24-2006, 06:33 PM

i did replace them it was easy work , the triom seatbelt guide was destroyed as the dealer mentioned ...but it was done , if you guys want my help let me know and i'll be glad to help out how to replace them.

burntass · 10-23-2009, 12:29 PM

Hey Freddy, I know this is an old post, but I was thinking of doing this myself. Any suggestions?

NikolaiD · 10-23-2009, 08:12 PM

The tabs on the cover break when you take it out:

There are 5, I highlighted them in the pic.

You might still be able to re-use some of the covers, but they'll have broken parts.
I'd just order the new ones and not worry about being careful with the old ones, they're cheap.

07-23-2006, 11:35 AM	#1
Freddy330cic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 6 My Ride: 330 CIC View My Garage	DYI , Seat belt guide trim on convertible 330ci Hi Every one . does any one had to change to trim U shape upside down for the head rest ? The trim on my convertible is faded and scratchy from the seat belt rubbing against it, i just bought both sides and planning to replace them. ok making long story short i tried to snap off the trim where the seat belt fit by the head rest the trims seamed pretty well hooked and i'm afraid they might snap off and they get damaged. The TIS refrence says that the trim from both sides will be destroyed when removed (is that true ?) Please give me as much details , I have no warranty and i'm on my own. thanks

10-23-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
burntass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 275 My Ride: ///m3 vert, e30 View My Garage	Hey Freddy, I know this is an old post, but I was thinking of doing this myself. Any suggestions? __________________ 2005 ///m3 cb/cinnamon vert: current 2002 tiag 325ci vert: gone

10-23-2009, 08:12 PM	#4
NikolaiD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 528 My Ride: 2002 M3C View My Garage	The tabs on the cover break when you take it out: There are 5, I highlighted them in the pic. You might still be able to re-use some of the covers, but they'll have broken parts. I'd just order the new ones and not worry about being careful with the old ones, they're cheap. __________________ _______________________________________ My Ride: 2002 M3C

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07-24-2006, 06:33 PM	#2
Freddy330cic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: USA Posts: 6 My Ride: 330 CIC View My Garage	i did replace them it was easy work , the triom seatbelt guide was destroyed as the dealer mentioned ...but it was done , if you guys want my help let me know and i'll be glad to help out how to replace them.