Headrest problem

Phil Butterworth · Nov 16th, 2018, 21:19

Had a v70 for 6 years 240000 miles. Best car ever. Front seat heater burnt a hole in fabric so I decide to put some seat covers on ! Can't get headrest off. Been on u tube and found the 4 clips that you press, which I have... but still no movement. I've broke a brush handle trying to prise the headrest off. There must be something I'm missing? Can anyone help ?.

turboboy · Nov 18th, 2018, 14:26

Are you sure you have this right?

On the videos I have just looked at there is only two buttons / clips that have to be pressed, not four.

They are located in the back of the backrest with each one being in line with the headrest pillars. You may need to keep them pressed while you lift / lever the rest upwards in the centre.

pff · Nov 23rd, 2018, 11:31

The first time you do it there are sprue like bits that you have to snap, it if you don't end up with two broken thumbs you aren't pressing hard enough.

Nov 16th, 2018, 21:19	#1
Phil Butterworth New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2022 16:40 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: LANCS	Headrest problem Had a v70 for 6 years 240000 miles. Best car ever. Front seat heater burnt a hole in fabric so I decide to put some seat covers on ! Can't get headrest off. Been on u tube and found the 4 clips that you press, which I have... but still no movement. I've broke a brush handle trying to prise the headrest off. There must be something I'm missing? Can anyone help ?.

Nov 18th, 2018, 14:26	#2
turboboy Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twickenham	Seat headrest removal Are you sure you have this right? On the videos I have just looked at there is only two buttons / clips that have to be pressed, not four. They are located in the back of the backrest with each one being in line with the headrest pillars. You may need to keep them pressed while you lift / lever the rest upwards in the centre. __________________ Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate.

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Nov 23rd, 2018, 11:31	#3
pff Junior Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2023 19:23 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: noway	The first time you do it there are sprue like bits that you have to snap, it if you don't end up with two broken thumbs you aren't pressing hard enough.

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