removing the head rests
06-07-2004, 12:39 PM
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Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (normal/electric)
Move headrest up as far as possible.
Pull out forcefully.
Installation:
Press in head restraint until it can be heard to snap into place.
52 14 390
Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (normal/electric)
Move headrest up as far as possible.
Pull out forcefully.
Installation:
Press in head restraint until it can be heard to snap into place.
06-07-2004, 02:34 PM
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Are anyone replacing them with the comfort seat headrests?
Is it possible?
Some claim to have succeeded, others say that the replacement is not achievable.
I've never seen a picture of it.
-paasan
Is it possible?
Some claim to have succeeded, others say that the replacement is not achievable.
I've never seen a picture of it.
-paasan
06-07-2004, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by paasan' date='Jun 7 2004, 06:34 PM
Are anyone replacing them with the comfort seat headrests?
Is it possible?
Some claim to have succeeded, others say that the replacement is not achievable.
I've never seen a picture of it.
-paasan
Is it possible?
Some claim to have succeeded, others say that the replacement is not achievable.
I've never seen a picture of it.
-paasan
06-07-2004, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tcast305' date='Jun 7 2004, 02:39 PM
Straight from BMW TIS
52 14 390
Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (normal/electric)
Move headrest up as far as possible.
Pull out forcefully.
Installation:
Press in head restraint until it can be heard to snap into place.
52 14 390
Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraints (normal/electric)
Move headrest up as far as possible.
Pull out forcefully.
Installation:
Press in head restraint until it can be heard to snap into place.
I don't know if anyone had tried pulling straight.
I did but.....
06-07-2004, 03:30 PM
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Seems difficult as there is very little room to pop the rear headrests off. However, if your car is equipped with the fold down rear seats, folding them down prior to removal would probably make the task way easier.
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06-07-2004, 05:39 PM
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OK folks - I can definatively say that you can NOT fit the comfort headrests on the std seat. The standard seat posts in the headrest are slightly thinner and slightly curved. The comfort ones are a little thicker and straight. I am going to see if I can have an upholsterer switch the posts. I will report my findings later. Oh well.
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