Rear headrest question - MBWorld.org Forums

Apr 23, 2022 | 12:54 PM

steh-fan

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From: Erie, CO

2016 GL550

Rear headrest question

Hi,
Today I noticed that one of the rear headrest folds in more than it should.
I don't believe this is an adjustment issue and it looks more that something internal is broken.
Has anybody else seen this with an automatic Easy Access rear seat?
Thanks!

Last edited by steh-fan; Apr 23, 2022 at 01:15 PM.

Apr 25, 2022 | 12:16 PM

oldmangrimes

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From: Gresham, OR

GL450

I actually modified mine to be that way on purpose, to make it more comfortable for the second row passengers. https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...drest-fix.html
I don't know why one of yours is different from the other. Maybe a previous owner modified one side?

Apr 25, 2022 | 12:25 PM

steh-fan

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Originally Posted by oldmangrimes

Thanks!
That indeed is a possibility.
However, I seem to remember it was stiff before.
Maybe the pin just broke, or I just remember incorrectly.
I'll look into this (and maybe try to find out where to get a replacement pin is this indeed is the issue).

Apr 25, 2022 | 02:09 PM

wamochi

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08 E63 Arctic White/Black

yeah a lot of people made that modification because the original way made it unsafe to install some carseats since you couldn't get it all the way flush to the backrest. also it made it uncomfortable for young kids that were in boosters and their heads were just reaching the lower part of the headrest. very likely the previous owner had to make that adjustment.