Rear head rests

[jamma]

Anyone know how to put these down it's driving me mad trying to retract them ?

[RedRobin]

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I know the problem! It took me ages to work it out.

There's a flush 'tab'/button in the plastic surround on the top of the seat upholstery which you need to push. It acts as a lock and you just pull out the headrest evenly but very firmly. When the headrest is down on its tubular runners it's difficult to see the 'tab', so start off by lifting the headrests higher.

I drive with all my back seat headrests removed so I can see better out of the rear window. I put one or more in only when I have back seat passengers.

[Thor]

RTFM   

[bakili]

Sorry to hijack
I need part number for both rear GTI leather headrests (not middle one)
Also any idea how much from main dealer?

[jamma]

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I know the problem! It took me ages to work it out.

There's a flush 'tab'/button in the plastic surround on the top of the seat upholstery which you need to push. It acts as a lock and you just pull out the headrest evenly but very firmly. When the headrest is down on its tubular runners it's difficult to see the 'tab', so start off by lifting the headrests higher.

I drive with all my back seat headrests removed so I can see better out of the rear window. I put one or more in only when I have back seat passengers.

I still can't work it out lol

Will try again later I need to see our new born and those headrests impair the vision on the mirror

[RedRobin]

I still can't work it out lol

Will try again later I need to see our new born and those headrests impair the vision on the mirror

....What!!? Are you talking about the front seat head restraints? - They are there to protect you in the event of an accident.

If you are so concerned about your new born, get someone else to drive!   You should be focussed on your driving!  

Perhaps the front seat's head restraints (not head rests) are not removable - A good thing. I have Recaro's - You obviously wouldn't like those.

The other thing you can do is add a wider rear view mirror - A good idea anyway.

[Mk5 GTian]

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I remember when my Dad took delivery of his Allegro(!!) myself and m sister were going "Oooooh it's got head rests". They were a bit of a luxury in the late 70's!!

[jamma]

I still can't work it out lol

Will try again later I need to see our new born and those headrests impair the vision on the mirror

....What!!? Are you talking about the front seat head restraints? - They are there to protect you in the event of an accident.

If you are so concerned about your new born, get someone else to drive!   You should be focussed on your driving!  

Perhaps the front seat's head restraints (not head rests) are not removable - A good thing. I have Recaro's - You obviously wouldn't like those.

The other thing you can do is add a wider rear view mirror - A good idea anyway.

No I mean the rear ones . Baby sits in back and I extended both when people were sitting in back but now I want them put down

[trs888]

No I mean the rear ones . Baby sits in back and I extended both when people were sitting in back but now I want them put down

if the rear headrests are up, look where the silver poles go into the top of the seat. there are 2 gray plastic rings. on the side of one of those rings you push it toward the middle of the 2 silver poles and push down on the headrest. that should be it.

look at pic below:

[RedRobin]

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As Thor posted earlier, it's all very well illustrated with pictures in the Handbook. RTFM = Read The Fooking Manual.

[MC71]

RTFM   

 

Sorry to hijack
I need part number for both rear GTI leather headrests (not middle one)
Also any idea how much from main dealer?

Anywho, found these. No idea if the person ever sold them. Not sure if these are what your after or not.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,41589.0.html

[jamma]

No I mean the rear ones . Baby sits in back and I extended both when people were sitting in back but now I want them put down

if the rear headrests are up, look where the silver poles go into the top of the seat. there are 2 gray plastic rings. on the side of one of those rings you push it toward the middle of the 2 silver poles and push down on the headrest. that should be it.

look at pic below:

Thanks

[jamma]

^^^^
As Thor posted earlier, it's all very well illustrated with pictures in the Handbook. RTFM = Read The Fooking Manual.

haha I dont read manuals

[RedRobin]

^^^^
As Thor posted earlier, it's all very well illustrated with pictures in the Handbook. RTFM = Read The Fooking Manual.

haha I dont read manuals

....What is your justification for not reading manuals?

[chowgar]

Depending on how old your little one is and deprnding on which way they are facing (backwards for new born and forwards for slightly older babies) your best getting the mirror that attaches to the rear headrest (so I wouldnt take them out if I were you) that way you'll see in your rear view mirror rather than trying to look over your shoulder...