drh64

Anyone know if I can put headrests from E/W211 in my CLK/W209 ?

Particularly interested in the front ones. Apparently the years 2003, 2004 & 2005 were a little different than the other years (regarding the W211 that is).

I like these in this link, was hoping they might fit in my CLK, anyone know?

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/...-seats-480.jpg

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...mZ130441350639

dynomite05

The EPC shows only the W203 & W209 sharing the same headrest part number.

drh64

Ok so you are saying in fact the W211 has the same bar spacing as the W203 and W209 and could be changed out. is that right?

thanks...you're a knowledgeable soul.

drh64

another person posted this:

yeah there are screws on the back of the seat and that whole panel slides off and then you have access to the headrest motors....there is a clip and they just slid up! good luck

is that what is involved if i changed the headrest out on the front seats? they don't just come out easier than that?

dynomite05

No, they won't fit. Only the W203 and W209 are interchangeable.


That I'm not sure about. I have heard it's a PITA.

drh64

i really appreciate your replies. you seem to have all the right answers. i'll not waste my time then.

take care!

dynomite05

No problem.

drh64

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Quote:
Originally Posted by drh64
Ok so you are saying in fact the W211 has the same bar spacing as the W203 and W209 and could be changed out. is that right?

thanks...you're a knowledgeable soul.


No, they won't fit. Only the W203 and W209 are interchangeable.

Quote:
Originally Posted by drh64
another person posted this:

yeah there are screws on the back of the seat and that whole panel slides off and then you have access to the headrest motors....there is a clip and they just slid up! good luck

is that what is involved if i changed the headrest out on the front seats? they don't just come out easier than that?




That I'm not sure about. I have heard it's a PITA.


so do you know if it would be just a matter of the spacing between the headrest bars in order to fit into the holes on top the seat?

or is there more to that and the bar may be longer or shorter inside or the rivets are different or something else inside the seat?

thanks.

drh64

what does PITA stand for?

dynomite05

PITA= Pain in the a$$. I honestly can't tell you if it's the space between the bars or the inter fittings that will prevent it from working. I have never really researched it. I don't have access to the WIS anymore so I can't check the install instructions. Sorry.

drh64

you're funny with all those acronyms/abbreviations.

then you throw another one out there that i don't know.... WIS.

thanks for your constant replies.