cloudder Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Going to redo my seats, but can't get the head rests off!! Tried pushing, pulling and twisting the cigar shaped plastic buttons between the seat back and the head rest on both seats, but the bloody things won't budge- what am I doing wrong??? Cloudder[sAD][/sAD] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajinder Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Try doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Lol, the guys n gals at toyota must have been having a giggle when they came up with that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Aaaahhhhhh! So that's how you do it?! 3 years and 2 months of Supra ownership and I've been too ashamed to ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 You learn something new everyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudder Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Just tried it- failed! Am I meant to feel any button through the fabric? I can't fwwl anything but padding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 It is there mate, you have to push really hard to get it to work. You won't really feel the button, you will just feel the cushioning. First time you are trying it out it's probably best to get an extra pair of hands as I almost punched myself in the face doing it one handed lol. One works the button, one pulls the headrest. They are always stiff to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudder Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Do you press in, or down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudder Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Whooh!! Got the buggers off!! Looking into the holes in the top of the seat there is a release on both spindles. The release is just under the cover, about 10mm out from the spindles. Know wonder they're hard to get off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm glad someone else tried this and failed the first time, not because I want people to fail but simply because it makes me feel a bit better about my own failure! With the new knowledge that they're uber stiff, I will try again! I suspect mine have probably been set to the same height for the car's entire 15 1/2 year life, so it may be challenging... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Are they height adjustable or is it just so you can remove them for cleaning etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Are they height adjustable or is it just so you can remove them for cleaning etc? removal only but there is a guide on the auzie forum to modify them to make them hight adjustable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks m8, never even considered the possibility until this thread came up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 tbh, if you find the guide, and check out the pictures they looks silly when modified to sit higher from the set back, but each to there own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Lol, I'm sure I've got better things to 'fix' before I worry about headrests:) appreciate the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 glad ive seen this as have ordered my retrim kit the other week, i have been learning lots today keep it coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Are they height adjustable or is it just so you can remove them for cleaning etc? removal only but there is a guide on the auzie forum to modify them to make them height adjustable Oh. Every day truly IS a school day! I wanted to adjust them for height... Never mind then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Oh. Every day truly IS a school day! I wanted to adjust them for height... Never mind then. if you want to adjust them all you have to do is remove the rest, and cut a couple of small slots into to metal rod so when it slots into place its slots further down the pole thus holding the rest higher, nice and simple! just like a normal head rest on most cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 if you want to adjust them all you have to do is remove the rest, and cut a couple of small slots into to metal rod so when it slots into place its slots further down the pole thus holding the rest higher, nice and simple! just like a normal head rest on most cars. Gotcha. I may go ahead and do it then. I know, as has been mentioned, that it'll look a bit strange, but at 6' 5" the headrest is more of a shoulder rest for me at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Gotcha. I may go ahead and do it then. I know, as has been mentioned, that it'll look a bit strange, but at 6' 5" the headrest is more of a shoulder rest for me at the moment! Not to be the prophet of doom but I'm in the same position as yourself height wise. Just to make you aware that with the headrest as it is (a shoulder rest) you run the risk of breaking your neck should someone hit you from behind. Get the headrest sorted out... don't think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Gotcha. I may go ahead and do it then. I know, as has been mentioned, that it'll look a bit strange, but at 6' 5" the headrest is more of a shoulder rest for me at the moment! lol maybe it would be best then, you wouldn't want to crash if its like that! EDIT- you beat me to it scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not to be the prophet of doom but I'm in the same position as yourself height wise. Just to make you aware that with the headrest as it is (a shoulder rest) you run the risk of breaking your neck should someone hit you from behind. Get the headrest sorted out... don't think about it lol maybe it would be best then, you wouldn't want to crash if its like that! Yeah, hence why I wanted to raise the height! Just got to man-handle the thing off first... Have you done the mod yourself, Scott, or are you running aftermarket seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Gotcha. I may go ahead and do it then. I know, as has been mentioned, that it'll look a bit strange, but at 6' 5" the headrest is more of a shoulder rest for me at the moment! Clarkson in a GT40 comes to mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Clarkson in a GT40 comes to mind.... Ha ha! That sort of thing, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I'm 'quite tall' too, I just use velcro on the headlining and have my hair cut really short. Let us know how you get on modifying them, now that the prophet of doom has spoken I may need to do mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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