Head restraints -> Removing and installing the head restraints for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Adjusting the height of the head restraints of the third row seats  
Fig. 84 General example: adjusting the head restraint on the third-row seats.  
1. Push the head restraint upward in the direction of the arrow or slide it downward while pressing the fig. 84 button.  
The head restraint must lock securely into place. There is one possible position in the third-row seats.  
Removing and installing the head restraints  
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice   
and Introduction.  
Removing the front head restraints  
Fig. 85 General example: removing the front head restraint.  
1. Lower the head restraint if necessary.  
2. To release, find the notch on the rear side in the marked area, push inwards in the direction of the arrow and hold fig. 85.  
3. Pull out the head restraint in the direction of the arrow fig. 85.  
Installing the front head restraints  
1. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.  
2. Slide the head restraint downward until it engages into the guide rods.  
3. Adjust the head restraint to the correct position.  
Removing the head restraints on the second row seats  
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Fig. 86 General example: removing the head restraint on the second-row seats.  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
3. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the fig. 86 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
Installing the head restraints on the second row seats  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be installed.  
2. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.  
3. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the fig. 86 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
5. Adjust the head restraint and the backrest to the correct seating position and let them lock into place.  
Removing the head restraints on the third row seats  
Fig. 87 General example: removing head restraints on the third-row seats.  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be removed.  
2. Slide the head restraint all the way upward.  
3. Pull the head restraint all the way out while pressing the fig. 87 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
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NOTICE  
Only fold the third row rear seat backrests forward if the second row seats have been pushed far enough forward so that the head restraints on the third row  
seats do not bump against the rear seat backrests of the second row seats. Otherwise, the head restraints could be damaged.  
Installing the head restraints on the third row seats  
1. If necessary, adjust the seat backrest so that the head restraint can be installed.  
2. Position the head restraint correctly above the head restraint guides and insert into the guides on the seat backrest.  
3. Push the head restraint downward while pressing the fig. 87 button.  
4. Fold the rear seat backrest toward the rear and lock it securely into place.  
5. Adjust the head restraint and the backrest to the correct seating position and let them lock into place.  
Seat functions  
Center armrest  
Front center armrest  
Fig. 88 Front center armrest (general example).  
There is a storage compartment under the center armrest.  
WARNING  
If the front center armrest is opened all the way or not completely closed, it can limit the driver’s ability to move his or her arms, which can cause accidents and  
serious injuries.  
Always keep the storage compartments closed while driving.  
Never allow an adult or child to ride on the center armrest. This incorrect seating position can cause serious injuries.  
Rear center armrest  
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