lexusgone

I just ordered the 2018 GLC300 SUV and take delivery late Sept. 2017. Does anyone know if the Rear Middle Headrest can be removed? Thanks.

Vaboy

A member of this forum asked this question in July'17. He said, and the one reply he got back, confirmed the middle headrest would raise to the last notch but would not come out. I haven't checked and just took them a their word.

fabbrisd1

1. Go to the dealer your ordered the GLC from - and "test" the instructions on a dealer GLC on the lot

2. CORRECT instructions from the Owner's Manual attached

This is NOT rocket science.

Vaboy

Agreed, this is NOT rocket science. So I went out in my garage to "test" the instructions in the Owners Manual. The outboard headrests come out fine, per the instructions, exactly as others have described. However, the center rear headrest does not seem to budge at the end of its upward travel. Maybe the center headrest will come out if pulled hard enough, but I didn't feel like breaking mine to find out. It DOES seem like MB would at least mention if the center one is not removable for some reason.

Maybe someone at a MB dealer (fabbrisd?) will volunteer to solve this mystery. Or, maybe it IS rocket science.

Vaboy

Just wondering since we're talking that center headrest, Lexus, did you want to remove it to improve visibility in the rear view mirror? Just so you know, it's not in the way when you lower the left side of the back seat, to which it's attached.

fabbrisd1

Middle headrest ... frack..... have to check with my techs.... no dedent release ... probably a lock ring..

Vaboy

Thanks for checking on this fabbris, I'm sure some others would like to know if that dang middle headrest can actually be removed. I don't know how it could be so important/special that it may have a different mechanism than the outboard headrest.

To save a nickel?!

lexusgone

Yes, I wanted to improve rear visibility. Your feedback and knowledge are appreciated.

larrypmyers

lexusgone, Just looked at the center headrest on my GLC.

Turns out its low profile and does not interfere with rear view visibility.

Was somewhat surprised at this discovery but recalled that in the year and a half I've owned the vehicle I hadn't perceived rear visibility thru the inside rear view mirror as obstructed.

northcoast

My dealer confirmed that the middle headrest doesn't come out (on our '17). I wanted all three out so that the tarp we lay over the back seat for our dog would lay flat along the back seat rest.

lexusgone

Appreciate your time to check this out. Lexusgone

slk55er

Yes it does. My dealer removed mine on our '17 GLC300 Coupe and required a signature to remove liability for any result. As I recall, the back of the seat has to be opened to remove a locking pin or ring. Press your dealer to do a little more research.

Vaboy

Interesting. So that's what fabbrisd1 thought...a lock ring or something similar. I wonder where that release from liability winds up? Unless it's part of the VIN record maintained by MB, good luck if they ever needed to produce it!

While most of us wouldn't want or need to go to that much trouble, someone like northcoast that has a particular need will be glad to know this.

That's what's great about this forum!

lexusgone

Once again, thanks for the additional input.

CaptainJack

For those still interested in removing the rear center headrest, it can be done in about ten minutes.
Fold down rear center consul(the whole thing), black strip on either side of it has one star screw on either side.
Screw out, gently pry up the black plastic strip(starting at the screw end) and you will hear small snaps, all the way down, as the plastic strip comes out.
Do both sides and then the interior part of the consul will separate from the rear and expose the rails for the head rest. Small plastic clip on the driver side
guide rod. Snap the clip off and reassemble.
Now you can remove the headrest any time you want.
If anyone needs more detailed advice, PM me.