Laterally Pivoting Trim Piece for a Z-Fold Convertible Top

A rail assembly for a convertible top that has a plurality of bows that support a flexible cover that is moved in a longitudinal direction between a retracted position and an extended position, the rail assembly comprising:

• a rail link that cooperates with a plurality of other rail links to move the convertible top between the retracted position and the extended position;
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• a trim piece that supports a window seal, wherein the trim piece is attached to the rail link by a pivot pin that connects a first end portion of the trim piece to the rail link, and wherein a second end portion is moved in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction as the convertible top is moved between the retracted position and the extended position to locate the trim piece at a selected lateral position relative to the rail link.