Has anyone managed to remove this trim from the outside of the drivers seat E89

[JohnE]

Has anyone who has removed the drivers seat managed to get this piece of trim removed? I am changing the drivers seat belt but for the life of me I cannot get this piece of trim off the seat. Behind it sits the Torx bolt which holds the fixed end of the belt. Even if the seat was removed, which I dont particularly want to do, there must be a knack to getting it off.

The attached is an actual of the trim and a photo from the on line manual. It says to push a plastic wedge under the trim and simultaneously pull outwards. Nope unless I am being stupid

Move seat fully upwards.
Unlock release tab (2) for belt anchor fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Simultaneously unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow.

 

[Paul Rice]

I took one of RobT's E89 to do the seats, it does need you to be brave.

 

[Paul Rice]

Hard to describe but along the outer line it sits in 2 holes so needs to lift free of these to come out. Sorry can not describe it better

 

[JohnE]

Thank you. I will try to be brave and give it some additional lift

 

[JohnE]

I had almost give up with this small piece of plastic but the tab at the back is very small and unless you hit is spot on it wont come out. It did and then I took off the various bits of trim around the seat belt guide along with the trim along the door sill. Just waiting now for the Torx set to arrive and then it will be out.