They can be really tight.
As I recall the mechanism consists of a tightly coiled spring across the
stem of the headrest, deep down inside the rear squab of the seat. The
spring is designed to bind and tends to act as a ratchet at the best of
times, and rust itself solid in bad cases.
It may help to get it started by pushing it downwards, before then jerking
it upwards in snatches.
Pushing forwards on the headrest at the same time should release the spring
tension a little. Right at the end is a "blip" in the stem that catches on
the spring and makes the last bit even harder. But by then you will have
transmuted into a green giant and will manage to just rive it off with one
hand, roaring and beating your chest.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From <RBHouston at aol.com>
To: <jimdinalameda@hotmail.com>; <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 12:52 AM
Subject: Re: Headrests
> In a message dated 6/1/2004 5:35:54 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
> jimdinalameda@hotmail.com writes:
> Can someone tell me how the heck to get the headrests off on my 79 Midget?
> Well Jim, they can be tough. If you are going to reupholster anyway, make
a
> slit in the back and you can see how to release them. You might,
emphasize
> might, be able to squeeze a hand up from the bottom if you take the seat
apart.
>
> The way I did it was to lower the hood (top) and stand in the seat and
jerk
> upwards with all my might. That worked on one. The other I managed to
pry up
> to the last click, but it would not come off. So, I used my short handled
> 14lb. sledge, put the head under the rest and jerked upwards with the
handle.
> This is my B'estFH and it worked.
>
> Be sure you are ready for it to come loose or you can lose your balance
> standing on the seat.
>
>
> Robert Houston
> Texan in New Mexico
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