2008-2017 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Adjusting the seating position -> Removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints User Manual
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Adjusting the seating position -> Removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints for Your Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Sixth Generation (2008-2017)

WARNING  
Driving without head restraints or with improperly adjusted head restraints increases the risk  
of serious injuries in a collision.  
Always drive with the head restraints in place and properly adjusted to help minimize the  
risk of neck injury in a crash.  
Always reinstall head restraints as soon as possible so that vehicle occupants are proper-  
ly protected.  
NOTICE  
When removing or reinstalling the head restraint, take care that the head restraint does not  
strike the headliner or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner or other parts of the vehicle  
could otherwise be damaged.  
Removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints  
Fig. 42 Removing the rear head restraint (version A).  
Fig. 43 Removing the rear head restraint (version B).  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
All seats are equipped with head restraints. The rear center head restraint is designed only for the  
center seat on the rear bench. Therefore, only install the center head restraint in the center position.  
For instructions on removing and reinstalling the front head restraints, see Removing and rein-  
stalling the front head restraints  
Removing the rear head restraint (Version A)  
Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward Luggage compartment.  
Pull the head restraint all the way up ⇒  
.
Push button fig. 42 (1) in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.  
At the same time press button (2) while a second person pulls out the head restraint completely.  
Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.  
Removing the rear head restraint (Version B)  
Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward Luggage compartment.  
Pull the head restraint all the way up ⇒  
If necessary, press the flat blade of the screwdriver from the vehicle tool kit into the slit of the trim  
.
cap fig. 43 (2) in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position.  
At the same time press button (2) while a second person pulls out the head restraint completely.  
Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.  
Reinstalling the rear head restraint (both versions)  
Unlock the backrest of the rear seat bench and fold it forward Luggage compartment.  
Position head restraint properly over the head restraint guides of the respective seat backrest and  
insert the head restraint into the guides.  
Push the head restraint down while pressing button fig. 42 (2) or fig. 43 (2).  
Fold the backrest of the rear seat bench back so that it locks securely.  
Adjust the head restraint according to the occupant's size Adjusting the front and rear head  
restraints.  
WARNING  
Driving without head restraints or with improperly adjusted head restraints increases the risk  
of serious injuries in a collision.  
Always drive with the head restraints in place and properly adjusted to help minimize the  
risk of neck injury in a crash.  
Always reinstall head restraints as soon as possible so that vehicle occupants are proper-  
ly protected.  
NOTICE  
When removing or reinstalling the head restraint, take care that the head restraint does not  
strike the headliner or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner or other parts of the vehicle  
could otherwise be damaged.  

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