Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Removing and fitting head restraints

Fig. 48 Removing the front head restraint

Fig. 49 Removing the rear head restraint
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The front
head restraints are intended solely for use with the front seats, and the centre
rear head restraint is intended solely for use with the central seat in the rear
bench seat. For this reason, do not install head restraints in any other position.
Removing the front head restraint
- Lower the head restraint as required .
- To release the head restraint, slide a flat object such as a plastic card
between the backrest cover and the caps on the head restraint guide pins while
a second person pulls the head restraint out fully.
Fitting the front head restraint
- Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and
then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
- Slide the head restraint all the way down until the guide pins click into
place.
- Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed
.
Removing the rear head restraints
- Release the rear seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly
.
- Push the head restraint all the way up .
- Insert the unfolded vehicle key bit or the flat edge of the screwdriver
from the vehicle toolkit into the slot in the cap .
- Press and hold the vehicle key or the screwdriver in the direction of the
arrow.
- At the same time press button ② while a second person pulls the head restraint
out fully.
- Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.
Fitting the rear head restraints
- Release the rear seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly
.
- Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and
then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest.
- Press and hold the button and push the head restraint downwards.
- Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.
- Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed
.

WARNING
Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases
the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving
or braking manoeuvre.
- If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and
adjusted correctly.
- Head restraints that have been removed should be reinstalled as soon as
possible to ensure that passengers are properly protected.

NOTICE
When removing or fitting head restraints, ensure that they do not hit the headliner
or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner and other parts of the vehicle could
be damaged.
Fig. 46 Adjusting front head restraint
Fig. 47 Adjusting rear head restraint
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Every seat is fitted with a head restrain ...
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