How to remove the head rest on a RM seat?

Anybody tell me how to release the head rest on a RM seat? Can't figure out how to get it released from the seat.

This will give you an idea how to do it: http://www.impalassforum.com/tech/interior/headrest/headrest.htm

I used plastic tye wraps where they used metal, real easy.

Tom C.

Thanks. When I'm able to get back on the forum I'll have to check it out. Haven't been able to get on for the last couple hours. Maybe tomorrow sometime. What a pita this is.

You shouldn't have to be logged in, just click the link.

Tom C.

You have to make a tool that will slide between the nylon sleeve, and the metal shaft. There is a nylon tang that engages a notch on the back of the shaft. When you slide the tool into the sleeve it keeps the tang out of the notch, and you can pull the headrest off (there is one on each nylon sleeve). The tool should be about 4-5 inches long. Pull the headrest up all the way, insert the tool, and pull the shaft out of the sleeve.

silverfox103 wrote:

You shouldn't have to be logged in, just click the link.

Tom C.

I've tried it several times from my computer and the Ooops pop up keeps showing but I was able to get it from my phone.??????? Anyway, Wolf is supposed to help me fix this stupid thing. And thanks for the answer to my problem. I'll make some "tools" tomorrow.

GN1220 wrote:

silverfox103 wrote:

You shouldn't have to be logged in, just click the link.

Tom C.

I've tried it several times from my computer and the Ooops pop up keeps showing but I was able to get it from my phone.??????? Anyway, Wolf is supposed to help me fix this stupid thing. And thanks for the answer to my problem. I'll make some "tools" tomorrow.

I have trouble getting on the ISSF too. About 50% of the attempts from my home are successful. If I am on the college network I am always successful.

Here's the text:

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Headrest Removal


By: Daniel Esteban


After hours and hours of cursing and figured out a good solution to
the GM Engineer's practical joke.


In the FSM, it says to "fabricate" two tools 2.5" long with a 1.25"
handle; 3/16" wide and 1/16" inch thick. I found that a ring clamp actually
worked rather well with some preparation.

Step 1: Take a 1/2" ringclamp with about five inches of solid metal
space. Cut the clamp to leave one 5" inch metal piece.

Step 2: Split the section you cut down the center to leave two
identical 1/4" by 5 inch pieces.

Step 3: Bend the "tools" about 3 inches to leave a 90 degree bend in it.

Step 4: With the headrest in the full upright position, place both
"tools" down the left side of the headrest posts, right side if you are
looking at it from the front.

Step 5: Push the tools down until they stop (it should be about 1.5"
to 2" from hole.

Step 6: With the tools in place, push the headrest with your chin
and the tools, one in each hand. Make sure you go at least 1" from where
you started and push the "tools" down firmly.

Step 7: Pull up and the headrest should pop out.

I did the first headrest on the first try and the second in three or
four attempts. I tried using everything else imaginable, but this worked
really well.

-Daniel Esteban

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