Swift Justice wrote:
>
> Ulix Goettsch wrote:
>
> > If I remember correctly, there are 2 solutions:
> > - totally disassemble the seat to get to the spring clips inside the seats
> > - use a big hammer to get the headrests out, breaking the clips
> >
>
> Actually another solution, speaking from someone who swapped out headrests
>from
> another set of seats two months ago:
>
> 1. Apply some 3 in 1 oil down the head rest slide and work it up and down in
> case they don't move (mine did not)
>
> 2. Stand behind seats on parcel shelf area. While you can do this
>procedure
> with the seats out, it is easier with them in place.
>
> 3. Place both hands underneath the headrest such that you have both hands
> grasping the plastic piece that is underneath it. (like you are trying to
>curl
> some weights)
>
> 4. Pull up sharply with all your worth. It may take several sharp pulls to
> release it. There is simply a spring catch with a small tooth that holds the
> headrests in. The combination of oil and force should allow your to pull it
> out.(did I just say that?) If its any consolation, when you put them back in
> they will move and come out next time very easily. The clips will not be
>broken,
> but the tooth will be bent-in slightly making it eaiser to get out next time.
>
> 5. The other altenative is to completely take apart the seat and use a
>small
> screw driver to push in the catch. (I tried one this way) Found it MUCH
>easier to
> pull it out while in the car, you don't really need to be that strong (wimpy
> lawyer guy talking)
Like Steve said but I must add a few more pointers.
Put the top down and watch your nose.
This always worked for me.
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Bugeye Sprite
67 Sprite
59 A40
http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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