Anyone know how to remove head rests on a GTS

[iainw]

Hi:

Does anyone know how to remove the headrests on a GTS?
I have read loads of USA forums moaning about how they can't adjust them - but can't find any easy instructions re: removal.
I don't want to just yank on them but can't see any easy release buttons.

 

[CatmanV2]

I think you'll find they cannot be removed. At least not without dissembling the seats.

Having said that looking at the Eurospares diagram:

http://www.eurospares.co.uk/parts/m...terior/front-seats-trim-panels-43244/66324600

It does rather look like it should. I wonder if you can get between the seat back and the headrest and see if there is some kind of release on the right hand side. I'd have a look, but....

C

 

[philw696]

Non adjustable can only get them out when seat stripped I'm afraid.

 

[CatmanV2]

Non adjustable can only get them out when seat stripped I'm afraid.

From the horse's mouth. Does seem a bit odd, but there we are

C

 

[iainw]

**** - Thanks guys.
Bloody typical.

 

[bigbob]

You do know that they tilt backwards and forwards?

 

[CatmanV2]

You do know that they tilt backwards and forwards?

I do.

C

 

[iainw]

You do know that they tilt backwards and forwards?

Thanks Bob. I haven't tried it myself but there was some discord about that topic on the US site. Main dealers had incorrectly told people you couldn't alter them.

I was stupidly hoping there would be a sensible way to slip them off!

 

[StuartW]

Out of interest Iain, why did you wish to remove them?

 

[iainw]

Out of interest Iain, why did you wish to remove them?

Don't ask. Bob will get angry with me....

 

[iainw]

Don't ask. Bob will get angry with me....

Hopefully Adam will have my back when it comes to modifications.

I was considering Having the headrests contrast stitched to go with a Steering Wheel Trim, and Alcantara on the interior like the photo attached.I think it would go well with the carbon.

 

[StuartW]

Fair enough, it's your choice & Maserati would be proud of further personalisation I'm sure

 

[jluis]

Not sure if it's the same system but Volvo's also have non adjustable headrests without any visible easy release.
They do, however, have easy releases inside the seat that you can feel by pressing the back of the seat region a few centimeters bellow the headrest, where the metal rails from the headrest are.

Who knows ... maybe it's the same system ...

 

[CatmanV2]

Nothing on the parts diagram, apart from something that might be between the headrest and the back

C

 

[sofasurfer]

I didn't know until recently that you could tilt the headrest. It doesn't help much and I would much prefer a height adjustment seeing as I'm 6ft4.

 

[bigbob]

Don't ask. Bob will get angry with me....

Go for it. How about illuminated sill plates with you name on too?

 

[Ryandoc]

I need to change my steering wheel, so much prefer the look and feel of the chunkier ones

 

[iainw]

Go for it. How about illuminated sill plates with you name on too?

Are you spying on me? how on earth did you know I had ordered them from China

 

[iainw]

I need to change my steering wheel, so much prefer the look and feel of the chunkier ones

I am actually considering selling my facelift one - and getting a Strad one. It makes a massive difference to the interior and the drive in my opinion.

 

[Contigo]

I am actually considering selling my facelift one - and getting a Strad one. It makes a massive difference to the interior and the drive in my opinion.

First dibs on it as long as it is reasonable!