jtbrown3 0 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Does anyone know how I can remove the front headrests? These are positioned too far forward for me unfortunately, and I'm hoping to try them flipped around or perhaps attempting to modify them for a better fit... Link to post Share on other sites
mightydog 3 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I am sorry I dont know how. Maybe call the dealership they must know how. Link to post Share on other sites
LukeC 3 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Yeah, I would agree with Mightydog. Seems like it should be a fairly easy adjustment. Link to post Share on other sites
weetsj 39 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 In my Spark i can just pull them out. Link to post Share on other sites
Kam 1 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 If they are like Ford's you push the adjustment button and on the other side will be a small hole that you have to put a nail or pin in. Link to post Share on other sites
Granty 0 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks Kam, will try. These head rests are a bit too far forward for me too. Link to post Share on other sites
genosensor 4 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) My wife complained about the same issue... To remove the front headrests: 1) Raise at far is possible 2) The side opposite the one used to rise the headrest has a resessed button. Use your fingernail or a credit card to hold that button pressed.... 3) While you pull the headrest out the top of the seat I discovered that our Jetta's headrests fit the Spark seats. These tilt fore and aft! Edited February 10, 2014 by genosensor Compass65, Retired old Gearhead, Ereenay and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd Smith 0 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 What year is the jetta? Have been looking for some adjustable headrests that fit! Link to post Share on other sites
Ereenay 0 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 My wife complained about the same issue... To remove the front headrests: 1) Raise at far is possible 2) The side opposite the one used to rise the headrest has a resessed button. Use your fingernail or a credit card to hold that button pressed.... 3) While you pull the headrest out the top of the seat I discovered that our Jetta's headrests fit the Spark seats. These tilt fore and aft! Thanks for your help! I had to figure how to take them off to put on custom seat covers Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Ya..I too find the headrests a bit far forward for my liking. My solution was to pull them as high as possible and lean the drivers seat back on more of a backward angle. Very comfy that way, but only do that when my wife is with me as I fall asleep and she needs to wake me before I hit the big transports head on. Hitting a transport head on with a combined speed of 150mph or more would most certainly do some damage to the front end and may even have to replace the airbags...so, ya, need to be careful about that kinda stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkleplenty 0 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I just replaced my 2014 Spark front headrests with a pair from an Audi [2002-2005], according to the ebay listing. The posts are the right diameter, 17/32", and the center-to-center distance between posts is 5 and 7/8 inches. They slide right in and don't push your head forward if you like to drive with the back of the seat in a more upright position. The posts don't have the same notches as the Spark but I suppose they could be cut in if you think it's needed. The snug fit holds the post securely. The dark gray leather is a pretty good match for the Spark vinyl. Also, the headrest itself pivots forward and back to provide additional adjustment. I don't know the exact model Audi or the exact year, '02-'05, but if anyone is trying to solve this uncomfortable Spark headrest issue, this may be one solution to your problem. I'll be trying a pair from a Chevy Volt in a week or so and I'll let you know if they work or not. Link to post Share on other sites
Angrybird12 61 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I just replaced my 2014 Spark front headrests with a pair from an Audi [2002-2005], according to the ebay listing. The posts are the right diameter, 17/32", and the center-to-center distance between posts is 5 and 7/8 inches. They slide right in and don't push your head forward if you like to drive with the back of the seat in a more upright position. The posts don't have the same notches as the Spark but I suppose they could be cut in if you think it's needed. The snug fit holds the post securely. The dark gray leather is a pretty good match for the Spark vinyl. Also, the headrest itself pivots forward and back to provide additional adjustment. I don't know the exact model Audi or the exact year, '02-'05, but if anyone is trying to solve this uncomfortable Spark headrest issue, this may be one solution to your problem. I'll be trying a pair from a Chevy Volt in a week or so and I'll let you know if they work or not.Pictures of the headrests you used might help. In fact anyone that has swapped theirs out I would be interested in seeing. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zippy Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I had to do something to solve the headrest issue of being too far forward. My wife had her hair in a small bun and it was right against the headrest. I pulled the headrest out by using a small screwdriver to push in the opposite side of the normal adjuster. It came right out then. I turned it around and slid it back in. It stays down all the way now. It won't click in when it's flipped around, but it has stayed down. It is comfortable and still offers some protection in case somebody rearends you. This is about an 8 minute job. scoobyishere 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I put in headrest DVD players and put the factory front headrest in the rear seats. Link to post Share on other sites
tfraser3 10 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I replaced all 4 headrest with headrests from a 2000 vw beetle . They have the holes in the center so you can see thru and looks awesome tilt and raise! scoobyishere 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Nice, post up a picture. Link to post Share on other sites
tfraser3 10 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 These are rear head rests from 2000ish beetle . The fronts from the beetle will not fit in the spark well but the rears fit front and rear of the spark perfectly scoobyishere 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Those are pretty cool. Link to post Share on other sites
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