rear headrest removal

mdosu · 08-26-2012, 10:47 AM

Hey guys,

I can't figure out how to remove the rear center headrest in the E90. Does anyone have any pics or tips of removal? I got the impression that it was easily removed by pulling it up, but apparently there must be some bolt that's holding it in place.

atruelunatic · 08-30-2012, 11:49 AM

Surprised no one chimed in yet. Pull it up until it reaches its maximum point. Then at the base of the headrest that's attached to the seat, you'll see a sort of notched plastic piece that you push in while removing the headrest.

Similar to the piece to the bottom right seen here:

mdosu · 08-30-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by atruelunatic

Surprised no one chimed in yet. Pull it up until it reaches its maximum point. Then at the base of the headrest that's attached to the seat, you'll see a sort of notched plastic piece that you push in while removing the headrest.

Similar to the piece to the bottom right seen here:

just pull really hard? sucker won't budge.

rantarM3 · 08-30-2012, 04:07 PM

If they are active head restraints there may be another procedure to remove them. But I'd guess that the rears are not AHR's.

See here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193886

atruelunatic · 08-31-2012, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

just pull really hard? sucker won't budge.

I press that button at the base of the metal piece that's plastic. Then pull simultaneously, but yeah... pretty hard the first time.

s4play · 03-15-2013, 05:22 PM

He said REAR not fronts!

I can't get my rear center headrest off either even though my owner's manual says you can remove it, just not height adjustable.

mdosu · 03-15-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by s4play

He said REAR not fronts!

I can't get my rear center headrest off either even though my owner's manual says you can remove it, just not height adjustable.

yeah, I still can't figure it out....

s4play · 03-15-2013, 10:32 PM

Got it out tonight

Best way is to just pop the plastic trim ring off the passenger side, then release the C-clip and you can pull it off easily.

mdosu · 03-15-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by s4play

Got it out tonight

Best way is to just pop the plastic trim ring off the passenger side, then release the C-clip and you can pull it off easily.

gonna need pics

miamiflgator · 03-15-2013, 11:17 PM

Pull up really hard!

mdosu · 03-15-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by miamiflgator

Pull up really hard!

i swear, if I do this and I punch myself in the head with my headrest, I'm coming after you..

Kong Sheng Han · 03-16-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

Quote:

Originally Posted by miamiflgator

Pull up really hard!

i swear, if I do this and I punch myself in the head with my headrest, I'm coming after you..

Wear a paintball mask and you'll be fine.

s4play · 03-16-2013, 01:28 AM

REMOVE C-clip - forgot to take pics but this is the result

08-26-2012, 10:47 AM	#1
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atruelunatic Second Lieutenant Drives: n/a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 284 iTrader: (1)	Surprised no one chimed in yet. Pull it up until it reaches its maximum point. Then at the base of the headrest that's attached to the seat, you'll see a sort of notched plastic piece that you push in while removing the headrest. Similar to the piece to the bottom right seen here: __________________ 2011 e92 JzB 6MT Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, UUC SSK w/ DSSR, Stoptech SS brake lines, Eibach springs, OEM gloss black kidney grills, keyhole delete, LUX H8 3.0, full front clear bra, 20% tint, Macht Schenll Stud Conversion, Apex ARC-8 18x9.5/10 w/ 265/35 & 285/30 AD08's

03-15-2013, 05:22 PM	#6
s4play Car Tuning Geek Drives: too many rides.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norcal Posts: 468 iTrader: (0)	He said REAR not fronts! I can't get my rear center headrest off either even though my owner's manual says you can remove it, just not height adjustable. __________________ 04 GPW/Onyx NSX 09 GPW > CR s2000 08 White Lexus IS-F replaced with 09 White BMW M3 12 Lexus CT200h *Gone, but not forgotten: (gt3/m3) http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=203205

03-15-2013, 10:32 PM	#8
s4play Car Tuning Geek Drives: too many rides.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norcal Posts: 468 iTrader: (0)	Got it out tonight Best way is to just pop the plastic trim ring off the passenger side, then release the C-clip and you can pull it off easily. __________________ 04 GPW/Onyx NSX 09 GPW > CR s2000 08 White Lexus IS-F replaced with 09 White BMW M3 12 Lexus CT200h *Gone, but not forgotten: (gt3/m3) http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=203205

03-16-2013, 01:28 AM	#13
s4play Car Tuning Geek Drives: too many rides.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norcal Posts: 468 iTrader: (0)	REMOVE C-clip - forgot to take pics but this is the result __________________ 04 GPW/Onyx NSX 09 GPW > CR s2000 08 White Lexus IS-F replaced with 09 White BMW M3 12 Lexus CT200h *Gone, but not forgotten: (gt3/m3) http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=203205

08-30-2012, 04:07 PM	#4
rantarM3 Private First Class Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 166 iTrader: (0)	If they are active head restraints there may be another procedure to remove them. But I'd guess that the rears are not AHR's. See here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193886

03-15-2013, 11:17 PM	#10
miamiflgator New Member Drives: m3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: fl Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Pull up really hard!

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