V90 CC Front Head Restraint Removal

[yanto]

Does anybody know if the front head restraints can be removed, I can't see anything obvious so wondered if there was a "secret".

Cheers
Ian

[Chief inspector]

Have a search in the old XC60 section, you have to squeeze in a couple of buttons under the leather and pull.

Originally Posted by tem View Post
Below, is how to remove the XC90, front headrests.
Might work for the XC60, as well.

"Follow the line of the headrest pins down the back of the seat pressing on the leather. You should find aprox 6inches down from the top of the seat you can press in the catches that release the headrest. It makes it easier if 2 people do it - one pressing in the catches and one pulling uyp on the headrest at the same time."

tem.

[volvo for ever]

im afraid these are quite difficult to remove

remove hard plastic backing torx screws push cover up

then use plain screw driver where metal head test goes into seat lever plastic get some one else to pull head rest up quite tight

[dghdgh]

Act with caution as the head restraints are part of the safety set up in the car. Much like self tensioning seat belts and air bags they will have sensors etc.

[volvo for ever]

head restraint are not part of safety for removal
look at accessorys and instalation its pretty awkward needs two people as very tight to remove

[Chief inspector]

Originally Posted by volvo for ever

head restraint are not part of safety for removal
look at accessorys and instalation its pretty awkward needs two people as very tight to remove

Indeed, the head restraint safety system activation is passive and the movement is just the way the seat frame flexes in a collision, fairly standard across most marques these days, there aren’t that many automotive seating suppliers these days due to almagamation.

[yanto]

Many thanks, I've just had a quick look following advice above, it looks challenging! If I attempt it I'll let you know how I get on.

Cheers

Ian