The "little loop" you're speaking of is actually an "eye" that if you insert a 'pick' into the eye and pull it back towards the left rear wheel it will release the spring like lock that holds the headrest in place. By using the pick, you minimize the chance of a screwdriver slipping and putting a possible tear in your seat cover!!! You did give me something to start with and for that Thank You!!!
@AlleenLoveHope Жыл бұрын
the right size crochet hook would probably work well too
@richarddouglasjensen8 ай бұрын
Thanks @gregsederberg5987! Your comment was spot on. I'd tried several times in the past week using a screwdriver and it didn't work. Then I saw your comment. I used my can opening hook on my Swiss army knife and the headrest came off in ten seconds! Thanks a million!
@zwickflixproductions43793 ай бұрын
This one right here! The pointy , somewhat hook-shaped end of the file on my multi tool worked for me.
@snipperzlawncare77152 ай бұрын
Thank YOU!! This helped me as well! 🙏
@snipperzlawncare77152 ай бұрын
Same!
@normbeauchamp7224 Жыл бұрын
I know you made this video 4 years ago but it's priceless!!!! I was just about ready to send my seat covers back after reading in the manual where The head restraints don't come off. Then I seen your video. Praise God hallelujah. Great info👍😁 Bless you.....
@peacelove89414 жыл бұрын
25yr technician and this had me puzzled. Thank U sir.
@LordBrandoom Жыл бұрын
same. Literally same.
@frogydirt2 ай бұрын
Thank you. This video just saved me oodles of frustration!!
@mostwanted53773 жыл бұрын
Idk why they make more difficult than needed Honda makes it so easy
@SandraAnnEvans2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! Just one thing . . . You are sitting in the back seat and your instruction is to lift the metal piece at 11:00 up and this should allow you to pull up on the head rest bar to remove it. We tried this (we have a 2020 Chevy Silverado) and it did not work. Instead, while sitting in the front seat, we put a flat head screw driver into the metal cotter pin at an angle and move the pin back towards the back seat. This is what worked for us. Maybe they changed it up a bit from 2019 models? Your video did help with the initial part of the front seat head rest removal. Your video is great; clear direction, talking points match what you are doing and no unnecessary gabbing! THAN YOU SO MUCH!
@crazycrochet16722 жыл бұрын
Small chrochet hooks work awesomely I used a 1.10 and a 1.75mm
@erichern8078 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to this video and this comment it turned it into a 2 minute job i also have a 2020 thanks to both of u!
@its2hotintexas2 жыл бұрын
Perfect, thank you I hate these headrests they push my head forward causing neck problems! I'm going to try and turn them around, that's what I usually do 😁 thanks for sharing!
@ledzeppelin1212 Жыл бұрын
My wife and her family have no problem with them and call me crazy because I have the same problem as you! Glad I'm not the only one!
@evilaelf Жыл бұрын
My Chevy Sonic, I had no problem flipping the headrests around. Now I just got a Trailblazer and hope I can find a trick to reverse the rests. These vehicles just aren't made for people who like to (or need to) sit up straight!
@AlleenLoveHope Жыл бұрын
@@evilaelf have you figured out how to do it? Im looking to buy a trailblazer and one of the main things making me hesitant is whether the headrest can be flipped around...
@evilaelf Жыл бұрын
@@AlleenLoveHope They can be, but you have to unscrew the black base and poke around with a screwdriver to push down in the right place where you can barely see. I plan to ask at the dealer the next time I am in to see if they would do it for me. Might be worth looking into at your dealership. Hopefully they could do for free.
@aquaria2272 ай бұрын
I love the Trax. I have had it for a few days, but my neck hurts. I was looking for the "fix!" I am so glad that I stumbled on this!
@robertthompson3716 ай бұрын
Thank you! The close-up on the unlock switch was very helpful. 👍🏻
@jazam92445 жыл бұрын
You, sir, are a good citizen. Thanks for this video.
@zeddlegion21 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊 this worked for my 2024 Silverado. I can put on my cowboy hat while driving again.
@erc1971erc1971Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I was just given one of these vehicles as my work vehicle and with my bad neck I have to flip headrests around so I can sit naturally otherwise my neck gets messed up.
@TheConwayMC3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, just bought a new chevy and trying to install the seat covers! Thanks Dude!!
@satyanapitts7835 Жыл бұрын
I don't know this guy but I love him. Thank you so much for the help, you saved my birthday. I almost returned my birthday gift until I saw your video. I have a 2020 equinox so the pin in my seat just slides over. But thank you so much for your help because I would have never known that was an option.
@davidgibbs3814 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sheldon, you saved us a trip to the dealer.
@pedromiguel32279 ай бұрын
I just wanted to thank you again for this video.
@TigerTough9 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@bananapete Жыл бұрын
Damnit, you're not pushing them up or anything, you're pulling the loop slightly away from the post. Just keep an upward pressure on the headrest and pull out like 2lbs worth until the headrest post slides out. I almost ruined my seat trying to push up and forward.
@OVERKILL_PINBALL3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you. The instructions actually call for more of a "poker" tool that fits into the eye of the metal clip so you can more easily move it to the left or right. It is more tricky with a flat head screwdriver. A smaller phillips head in the middle of the clip might work even better.
@bananapete Жыл бұрын
Move it away from the post, not left or right.
@davionnah83062 жыл бұрын
This just saved me a trip to the dealer. Thank you so much!!
@SIE7EJL4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, i used to remove the headrest cover and foam and plastic until the two bars were alone and then twisted them. i did that because that's what. they showed on another video, yours save me a lot of time. Gracias
@revharv2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I've looked all over and finally found the secret to getting the headrests off my 2018 Cadillac xt5. THANKS!!!
@melaniestill5967 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I thought I would have to saw my headrest off to remove it.
@devo94954 жыл бұрын
You just saved what’s left of my sanity. You rock! Thanks for posting :-)
@fahmahdave Жыл бұрын
Great job, great info, and thanks for saving what little sanity I have left! :) We bought EKR covers, and they totally ignored the front headrest issues!
@ramahler6 ай бұрын
This Video was perferct. I wish the 2023 Buick Enclave I had had more comfortable seats. My next look up will be to repace the enire power sear with something more comfortable.
@dashdc113 ай бұрын
Great video! This trick (yes, it’s a metal eye) worked on my 2021 Silverado
@hocuspocusfobus2 жыл бұрын
Because of this video I was able to remove my headrest on my camaro. Thank you ✌
@oscargrajales6200 Жыл бұрын
Just put some seat covers on my 2500HD. Thanks for the video it helped a lot. I found it easier to use a pick and hook set. Thanks again!
@hfarms5779 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I was ready to cut the seat covers to install.
@markferrier64038 ай бұрын
Thanks for the good video. I see a bandaid on your finger, hope that wasn't a result of the removal!
@larrykendall3172 жыл бұрын
You're the best! I just bought new seat covers!
@kaleamyers224 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clear tutorial!
@Broncort12 жыл бұрын
THIS is what KZbin is for…thanks!
@RodGriTV9 ай бұрын
THANK YOU BROTHER! I was about to quit 🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣 Hey #chevrolet @chevrolet this should be illegal. We can use the headrest to break the glass windows if an accident happens. Hope not, but this can safe life’s! Take care guys! 🙏🏼🤙🏼
@christinar24723 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was about to be so mad lol. I used a corkscrew from a pocket knife to loop the loop and pull! So easy lol.
@its2hotintexas2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'll try that tool :)
@saivyia3 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome....on the camaro they switched it up and there is a little loop you have to pull instead of the push clip
@paulglennon60953 жыл бұрын
Nice vid M8. Your predecessor gave me vertigo!
@salweezy1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this it worked on my 2022 Silverado
@CrawlingArizona4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@catco8644 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! Just what I was looking for!
@kcswifey49764 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this. Just got seat covers for Christmas and couldnt figure out how to get these darn head rests off lol
@borderline6663 жыл бұрын
I guess it's the same on my 2018 volt. Will try this tomorrow, thanks for posting this !
@ticktock23202 жыл бұрын
Thank you worked like a charm
@hfarms5779 Жыл бұрын
If you look down the hole, the spring pin that holds the headrest should be pushed from the front toward the driver side. You struggled a bit from the back as I did.
@florencioramirezbanda50773 жыл бұрын
Excelente explicación y video 👍
@anastashiajeter20092 жыл бұрын
You area life saver!!!! Lifting didn't help I to push back or forward I don't know lol! But I got it!!!
@jeremyroberts77193 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting!
@putaforkinya4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help. I have no idea why GM decided to make such a stupid design. Call me old-fashioned but a simple push the button and pull them off would it work just fine
@Seasniffer692 жыл бұрын
Idk. Work just got a bunch of new fleet trucks and nobody could figure out the headrest issue. We drive alot with hardhats on around the job site and most of us yank them out
@pelontorres49053 жыл бұрын
Thanks man for that good advice
@leahd14345 жыл бұрын
I flipped mine around backwards, perfect now
@travisbenjamin18334 жыл бұрын
I might do this too cuz the way it is is a mild torture device.
@SheldonClayPage4 жыл бұрын
My name is Sheldon too 🙂 That’s for the help
@TigerTough4 жыл бұрын
Well, heck yeah! That's what all the cool kids are called! - Sheldon
@cordelmar2 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks I watch the rear seat removal to.
@zweeet4 жыл бұрын
Just bought a used 2017 GMC Acadia with these headrests and it came with unwanted unneeded rear-facing tablet holders installed on the headrest posts. Could NOT figure out how to get rid of them! (My dogs don't use tablets while riding.) Great vid--thanks!
@Rando_7654 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Much appreciated 👍🏻
@ledzeppelin1212 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@paulcook7888 Жыл бұрын
The headrest on the back seat block you field of vision I’m going to remove mine No one ever rides in our back seat anymore
@blacjackdaniels2002 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SIR!
@rossstrom16942 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Appreciate your sharing this video
@jessicaw.14176 күн бұрын
Does anyone know if you can put the front headrest on the backseats? My daughter hates the back seat headrests.
@chompchomp2323 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saving me some frustration lol
@jamesh3354 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!
@leftdsantiques7926 Жыл бұрын
Mine doesn't have a button the side like that. Mi e has a button the post of the headrest .
@gangrene58 Жыл бұрын
Legend, thank you
@odiberzbn2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much great video, you help me a lot .
@jaypee11017 ай бұрын
Awesome now how do you do the back or is it the same
@TigerTough7 ай бұрын
Here's how to do the back - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYayn3esqtJ6e8U
@rodolfomora3601 Жыл бұрын
Excelent work my friend
@Dauser335 жыл бұрын
I drive a 2019 Chevy pickup for work and I also have to put my hair up while I'm in uniform. This ingenious headrest pulls my hair every time I turn my head, resulting in a major headache; no matter if I use clips, hair ties, or bobby pins. What idiot designed these things? Not everyone has a flat head. Even if I leave my hair down, which I'm not supposed to do, the design forces my head down hurting my neck. And people wonder why I'll never buy a new vehicle.
@Thelilantjr4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I get headaches also
@bftjoe3 жыл бұрын
They are designed to prevent whiplash, not for comfort.
@brenda4272 жыл бұрын
The design isn't friendly at all to the cervical spine of people of a certain height that sit with good posture. If I want to ruin my back by slouching every time I'm in a vehicle then the seat design will get that job done🙄
@andrewcharles44233 жыл бұрын
The one I'm in is having trouble turning counter clockwise on the plastic cylinders
@stephenarnold47202 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your video, I was able to remove the headrest. However, when I slide it back in the clips that I pressed with the screwdriver don't engage and hold the headrest. They seem to be loose, and I'm not sure how to make them clip. I've pressed the headrest down as far as I can, even reengaged the rotator covers, but I can just pull the headrest back up and out of the holes. Any ideas?
@TigerTough2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm.... haven't run into that before! Maybe try pressing the metal clips back in the direction they were when they were latched and then put the headrest back in.
@stephenarnold47202 жыл бұрын
@@TigerTough It's interesting. I kept messing with it and one side suddenly clipped in, but the other is still loose. I'll try again. Thanks for your help! I would never have been able to figure out this technique for dealing with the weird design.
@raulanagnostopoulos20688 ай бұрын
Thank you so much.
@Kcocktails3 жыл бұрын
The whole point of being able to remove the head rest was to escape if submerged under water....why do we have to go through so much
@adampappy4 жыл бұрын
For you who own a 2020 GMC everything is the same, except that there is a tiny spring coil to release the headrest. Just put a small punch into the center of the spring and pull toward to your body. You should hear a click or just try to push the headrest upward.
@CMarieTotalPure-mg7hk Жыл бұрын
How do you remove rear headrests on chevy equinox? cannot for the life of me figure it out and again, not easy! please advise!
@mollypage1549 Жыл бұрын
tried this in my 2023 trailblazer and for the life of me STILL can’t get them out… I actually bent the little silver loop with so much force and yet it still won’t come out. Now i’m worried I messed up the seat with that loop 😓
@normbeauchamp7224 Жыл бұрын
I had the same issue, but finally was able to do it. You need a tiny screwdriver with a hook on the end. When you pull back it starts to come, then stops and that's when you have to pull up while still pulling back. The loop almost turns 180° before the arm pops up Hope you were able to get yours off.
@brandonhazelwood89902 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy. Did this to install seat covers. My passenger side headrest won’t lock back in now. Any clue what to do to fix it?
@TigerTough2 жыл бұрын
Shoot, haven't run into that before. Did the metal clip that holds the headrest in place get pushed out of place?
@monal1isa012 ай бұрын
How are the rear headrests removed though? The headrests don’t seem to lift up even a little bit to lift the round, plastic cover and get a driver in there…
@TigerTough2 ай бұрын
Here's a video on removing the rear headrests - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYayn3esqtJ6e8U
@monal1isa012 ай бұрын
@@TigerTough Thank you! Sadly, our rear headrests don’t have the release button and won’t budge from their position. I tried pulling them straight up and they definitely don’t bend forward or back. It’s a 2016 Chevy Equinox. I tried attaching pictures to this comment but it looks like that would create a new post? Anyway, if you know anything about the rear headrests of the 2016 Equinox, that would be amazing. Thank you!
@TigerTough2 ай бұрын
@@monal1isa01 ah, shucks. This video and the link to the rear are both for 2019+ Chevy trucks, sorry we can't help.
@eblackx63723 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@enriqueregalado445010 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@tomregan6504 жыл бұрын
thank you, SIR..work great
@audiogod2929 Жыл бұрын
great job
@silasbowling81052 жыл бұрын
Thank you very helpful
@mudnglory3315 ай бұрын
I wear a cowboy hat and like to flip my headrests but doesn’t look possible with these ones
@agentsancho34939 ай бұрын
thank you
@AlleenLoveHope Жыл бұрын
anyone know if this works on the 2023 trailblazer?
@AlisonFujito2 ай бұрын
Is it the same for the rear seat? 2023 Bolt EV
@TigerTough2 ай бұрын
We can't help with the Bolt, sorry!
@sk8erdann012 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@Sirfatty23 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to remove the rear captain chairs headrests in the second row? Please help
@TigerTough3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYayn3esqtJ6e8U
@sugiartoudah83852 жыл бұрын
thanks.. really help
@EDWARDBADAL2 жыл бұрын
Thank you much.
@johnsparkstwo4 жыл бұрын
Don't need a large screwdriver. A small eyeglass flat head screw driver works best. Less than a minute for each post.
@madjack1748 Жыл бұрын
Great job GM for making it so difficult to install seat covers. also the bolted in backseat was a great idea too, you jackasses. When did common sense and intuitive design become so obsolete in new vehicles?
@jgonzalez825029 күн бұрын
How many bandaids needed?
@TigerTough26 күн бұрын
I'd grab a box, just to be safe. 😃
@ChrissyGotTheCoils2 жыл бұрын
I don't even think I have the buttons
@Shriiiiners2 жыл бұрын
My check engine light came on and engine fan stayed on after I removed the headrest just my luck
@tonybranton Жыл бұрын
How about the rear headrest?
@TigerTough Жыл бұрын
Right here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYayn3esqtJ6e8U
@madmaxine753 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cardo11112 жыл бұрын
With that design they certainly don't want you to remove them 👍🏽
@thomasrainbow3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@queenkeeekeee Жыл бұрын
Wooow that’s to much 😂😂😂 but Thxx u❤
@davidmorris21963 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million
@GHOSTFACEM.O.B.B3 жыл бұрын
Does this work on the rear seats
@TigerTough3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't, but here is how to remove them - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYayn3esqtJ6e8U