How difficult to remove the headrests?

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Apr 7, 2009 | 01:40 PM

mike690003

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How difficult to remove the headrests?

I wanted to know how difficult it is to remove the headrests. I oedered the Impala SS headrests, and they should be coming soon. Just want to make sure the install goes smoothly.
Any instructions/tips?

Apr 7, 2009 | 01:42 PM

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Push the button on the side and pull.

Apr 7, 2009 | 02:00 PM

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And to install the new ones:

-verify they are headrests

-line up the thingies

-press the button

-push in

Apr 7, 2009 | 11:25 PM

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need to sticky this one for sure

Apr 8, 2009 | 12:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ill_Born_ss

-verify they are headrests

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Originally Posted by neilownz

need to sticky this one for sure

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

Apr 8, 2009 | 12:44 AM

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+ 2 ffor sticky

Apr 8, 2009 | 02:12 PM

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The headrests do not come off by just pressing the button and pulling up on the headrest...otherwise it would just pop out if you lifted it up too high.

There is a notch at the end of the pole(s) that keeps it from coming straight out by holding the main release and lifting. You can (carefully) pry off the plastic trim so that you can see it better.

On the side of one or possibly both of the headrest poles, there will be another release button. This is a 3-handed job. You need to hold the release for both poles, then pull the headrest up and out.

NOW you can sticky this, since the information is true & correct.

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Apr 8, 2009 | 03:58 PM

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Thanks a lot Buff and LS4...Still waiting on the headrests to arrive.

Apr 8, 2009 | 05:08 PM

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OMG!

I am glad I only helped with the install part of it. Whew!

But I did forget to say, check the spelling to.

Apr 8, 2009 | 08:33 PM

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What LS4 Said it correct

Apr 9, 2009 | 06:08 AM

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Me too!

and as for the spelling thing, my buddie has a mcss and ordered new ss headrests and the drivers side embroidery was upside down.

Apr 9, 2009 | 07:15 AM

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Take them back Here's mine

Apr 10, 2009 | 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ill_Born_ss

Me too!

and as for the spelling thing, my buddie has a mcss and ordered new ss headrests and the drivers side embroidery was upside down.

LOL...hopefully it was a once-in-a-lifetime mistake. Otherwise, someone in quality control is out of a job!

Apr 10, 2009 | 09:36 AM

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why wouldn't they put those Monte seats in the Impala? they look like they have some decent lateral support at least

Apr 10, 2009 | 09:52 AM

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Lurker posting!

Here are mine. I love the addition.

Apr 10, 2009 | 10:04 AM

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LOL...hopefully it was a once-in-a-lifetime mistake. Otherwise, someone in quality control is out of a job!

Buff, the SS is the same right side up as it is upside down. This guy is just trying to be funny.

Apr 10, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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They're actually not the same. There is a small seperation on the top of te SS, while the bottom is joined. I've seen enough people have it incorrect on their cars...oh boy!