Rear seat headrest
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Rear seat headrest
I got my GLS 450 delivered last week and i like it. I have few issue, and one of the key issue is that rear seat headrest is annoying especially kids. I have 8 and 9 year old kids, There are only two options with rear seat headrest, all over Up and all over down. With the headrest moved all the way up, it just hitting right on to top of their head. If put that headrest all the way down it kind of bothers their neck? I'm sure people gone through this, any fix?
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My kids wants to go in my other vehicle 50K Acura vs 85k GLS! They don't like sitting in GLS for long. I'm going to check with dealer to see if any other options.
Now i have to wait for my kids to grow to get this resolved !
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on GLC300 #2, a 2022 CPO purchased b/c I really dislike the X254's UI (GL350 before those)
Do the pin mod, assuming that your issue is the bottom of fully extended headrest pushes little heads forward and that new cars are the same as before the refresh.
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...t-pin-fix.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...t-pin-fix.html
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If you don't have GLS EZ Entry - 2nd row headrests are user removable - 3rd row headrests are user removeable
If you have GLS EZ Entry - then 2nd row headrests "can" be dealer removable - 3rd row headrests are user removable.
The GLS 2nd row headrest already has "some" flex - I am not certain the "pin fix" works on GLS or not.
If you have GLS EZ Entry - then 2nd row headrests "can" be dealer removable - 3rd row headrests are user removable.
The GLS 2nd row headrest already has "some" flex - I am not certain the "pin fix" works on GLS or not.
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Thank you. I talked to my dealer yesterday about 2 issue that i notice and they are checking with the service people.
1. 2nd row headrest problem.
2. 2nd row seat (back side) not coming back after getting after z-entry. I have to slam the seat hard to get this back.
3. I also having problem with Bluetooth (it works fine one day), the phone is connected but no songs from itunes and keep getting message 'call ended'? Not sure this is IOS or Car issue.
1. 2nd row headrest problem.
2. 2nd row seat (back side) not coming back after getting after z-entry. I have to slam the seat hard to get this back.
3. I also having problem with Bluetooth (it works fine one day), the phone is connected but no songs from itunes and keep getting message 'call ended'? Not sure this is IOS or Car issue.
If you don't have GLS EZ Entry - 2nd row headrests are user removable - 3rd row headrests are user removable
If you have GLS EZ Entry - then 2nd row headrests "can" be dealer removable - 3rd row headrests are user removable.
The GLS 2nd row headrest already has "some" flex - I am not certain the "pin fix" works on GLS or not.
If you have GLS EZ Entry - then 2nd row headrests "can" be dealer removable - 3rd row headrests are user removable.
The GLS 2nd row headrest already has "some" flex - I am not certain the "pin fix" works on GLS or not.
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Check to ensure your phone is connecting via BT when this occurs. I had the same problem and determined this was the cause.
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Anyone have any feedback on the 2nd row headrest for the 2016 GLS?
Did you remove it yourself, or use them but pull up/down all the time?
When pulled down, they are quite a hump behind the neck/upper back and you can't really sit comfortably.
Not sure if we should have them removed at dealer before delivery.
Did you remove it yourself, or use them but pull up/down all the time?
When pulled down, they are quite a hump behind the neck/upper back and you can't really sit comfortably.
Not sure if we should have them removed at dealer before delivery.
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There are 2 pins on each headrest instead of 1.
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Yes, they are spring loaded. However, the headrests either in up or down positions are still uncomfortable for kids. Removing the pins allows the headrests to go farther back, making them flash with the back seat. The disadvantage is that you have to pull them slightly so they can go down before using the Easy Entry.
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Yes, they are spring loaded. However, the headrests either in up or down positions are still uncomfortable for kids. Removing the pins allows the headrests to go farther back, making them flash with the back seat. The disadvantage is that you have to pull them slightly so they can go down before using the Easy Entry.
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on GLC300 #2, a 2022 CPO purchased b/c I really dislike the X254's UI (GL350 before those)
Headrests prevent whiplash. Modify, rather than remove, where possible. Removal leads to possible use with someone taller than 4 feet whose head may need the protection. What if you get rear ended during such a ride?
Removal only if in the way of a child seat with its own head support that you secure in place, IMHO.
Removal only if in the way of a child seat with its own head support that you secure in place, IMHO.
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I doubt we'll see the current headrest make it into the upcoming X167. Far too many complaints about it. Speaking of the X167, have any mules been spotted yet?
