Tahoe Headrest Removal

[chepan]

Anyone know how to remove rear (middle seat) headrest assembly from 2001 Tahoe?

Those are the ones that automatically unlatch to swing when the seat is folded.

I need more room when the seat is down but don't want the posts to remain in the way.

[tsbrewers]

If they are the same as my truck, there is a little tiny hole down where the posts meet the seat.  Push a nail or coat hanger in there and pull up the head rest.

 

Brew

[gandolphxx]

Long shot - see if there is a "V" groove at the bottom - file it off on one side and you may be able to put them in and out as needed.

[chepan]

If they are the same as my truck, there is a little tiny hole down where the posts meet the seat.  Push a nail or coat hanger in there and pull up the head rest.

 

Brew

The support rods appear to be welded to a horizontal pipe that runs across the top of the seat back. The pipe rotates to allow the headrest to fold down.

 

Not going to be easy, if at all possible.

[siume99]

GREAT idea.  I've noticed they get in the way sometimes also.  But I also like the fact that they are on the seats too....less wiplash for the 2nd row spectators.    

 

I would think GM could spend perhaps another $25 to design it so the head rests could remain attached or quickly taken off.  After all, it is a $35,000+ vehicle.  ???