Releasing a headrest which has been inserted backwards….

I’m hoping someone will have come across this issue before. I noticed a couple of weeks ago that the previous owner of the twist leather sports seats now in Tonka at some point has managed to put the head rest in backwards. Despite best (though not fully concentrated tbh) efforts I’ve been as yet unable to free it. Anyone got any experience of such undoing such bodgery?
 
I’m hoping someone will have come across this issue before. I noticed a couple of weeks ago that the previous owner of the twist leather sports seats now in Tonka at some point has managed to put the head rest in backwards. Despite best (though not fully concentrated tbh) efforts I’ve been as yet unable to free it. Anyone got any experience of such undoing such bodgery?
I put the rear headrests in, back to front, a week or so ago, after installing the false floor kit. Once I realised what I have done, they pulled out the same as when I removed them earlier. Push clip button on, and pull, (determinedly), out.
Mind you, I didn't think about it, if I had, maybe they wouldn't have been so easy!
Mac ?
 
I put the rear headrests in, back to front, a week or so ago, after installing the false floor kit. Once I realised what I have done, they pulled out the same as when I removed them earlier. Push clip button on, and pull, (determinedly), out.
Mind you, I didn't think about it, if I had, maybe they wouldn't have been so easy!
Mac ?
Thanks for that. I will go back out later with fresh resolve. No idea how long it’s been ‘backwards’
 
I have exactly the same issue - Audrey’s front passenger headrest is well and truly jammed in there and will not come out. Watching this thread with interest.
 
front passenger headrest

On front seat, if it truly does not come off while pushing release on one side and using some force, then i'd perform a mild surgery.
Open up backrest from rear, push the notch on headrest holder without release thingy and while pressing it on other side, pull out until it can be rotated 90 degrees. Then headrest should be removable and holder can be inserted back. Can be done in car.

Copied pictures from my seat cleaning: https://www.a2oc.net/community/inde...ing-in-washing-machine-cloth-with-pics.46722/
First start by pulling out "whatever it's named, so lets call it a large clip" near bottom of backrest. Tools are just for holding it still for picture to show twist. Small screwdriver etc may be used to get one end out, and then pull by hand. Additional small ones on both ends.
Same thing with sides and then lift it:
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If you lift cover, you can see small notches to press with screwdriver etc and headrest thingy-s will slide out (one already removed).
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And if it not enough access to push notch, 2 circlets need to be removed:

Near top we can see metal wires bended into circle. Objective is to bend them sideways enough that they can be removed, they will be reused. Turn them out and remove long wire hiding inside if needed:
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Second option might be popping off cover to see if wire can be pushed away with some sharp tool, but it's not easy probably and might damage it. Picture just to show wire in right one:
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Here is my suggestion. Raise the headrest up, but not as far as the stops. Then while wearing gloves cut a strip from a can of empty pop. Make sure the sides are nice and flat then wrap the metal around the spigot that does not have a release button. This may also work with a very thin feeler gauge that you are willing to sacrifice. Slide the headrest and the metal down into the fitting. With luck this will push the locking bar out of the way enough for you to press and hold the release button on the other side then quickly lift the headrest up and out.
 
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