Rear seat headrests?

Jenner · 10-29-2020, 12:45 PM

I wanted to see if anyone here had any success or tips for removing the rear headrests from the 8 series or M8 convertible.

I asked the BMW Genius and they said talk to parts...useless. I'll ask my SA at my upcoming 1200 mile M break in service and see what they say. I am sure they won't have an answer...

I found this drawing which shows how it's anchored but can't tell how to "release" #2. I thought it might be friction fit, but I pulled pretty hard on it with no give.

Thanks!

Al Pinã · 10-29-2020, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

I wanted to see if anyone here had any success or tips for removing the rear headrests from the 8 series or M8 convertible.

I asked the BMW Genius and they said talk to parts...useless. I'll ask my SA at my upcoming 1200 mile M break in service and see what they say. I am sure they won't have an answer...

I found this drawing which shows how it's anchored but can't tell how to "release" #2. I thought it might be friction fit, but I pulled pretty hard on it with no give.

Thanks!

It's probably like most other BMW headrests; there should be a tab you depress at the base of one of the posts.

Looks like it's pictured in the diagram.

Jenner · 10-29-2020, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

It's probably like most other BMW headrests; there should be a tab you depress at the base of one of the posts.

Looks like it's pictured in the diagram.

Negative:

bloozemanAZ · 10-29-2020, 08:53 PM

There was an earlier thread on the forum discussing the same topic. Not sure if the OP on it ever found a solution but you might want to search to find it to see if he/she did.

Jenner · 10-29-2020, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

There was an earlier thread on the forum discussing the same topic. Not sure if the OP on it ever found a solution but you might want to search to find it to see if he/she did.

I saw it, it's where I got the picture above from...but no new info there.

Ozzie8 · 11-01-2020, 03:41 PM

Have you tried the gentle persuader?

bloozemanAZ · 11-01-2020, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozzie8

Have you tried the gentle persuader?

LSM · 11-01-2020, 04:14 PM

Have you tried pushing the side of the headrest? I thought I recall there being a hidden button within the headrest?

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