Rear Head Restraints/Rests

Malcolm · Unread post by **Malcolm** » 23 Oct 2004, 22:30

I have recently got a 406LTD without rear head restraints - just a blocking cap. I want to fit head restraints but ned to swop the blanks for the inserts with the release levers.
I've not been able to identify what's keeping them fixed to the tubes that the head rests slide into. I assume the release lever inserts will be same fitting method. Anyone know the trick?

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 23 Oct 2004, 22:38

Hi
There might be a big metal clip holding those blanks down.
The clip is located inside the seat & requires some dismantling to get at.
The clip just slides into a groove in the blanks / inserts

Malcolm · Unread post by **Malcolm** » 23 Oct 2004, 23:05

Thanks PL.
I've just been out to futher investigate. "requires some dismantling", I assume that means back of seat back off. There are two fittings - seat release lock and latch surround to remove, but how's the back attached? Are they similar to door inner panels with the plastic inserts? Thanks.

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 23 Oct 2004, 23:17

Ive never had a 406 back seat apart mate, So I cant help with that.
When I re built my leather 405 seats onto electric frames, The head restraint inserts had a large metal R clip that held them in to the seat frame.
The clip just slides in a groove in the blank / insert.
Simple to do, Right so & so to get at them.

Malcolm · Unread post by **Malcolm** » 24 Oct 2004, 21:07

I have succeeded in removing blanking caps. Pushing the upholstery two and a half to three centimetres down the tubes, there is a paul/tab that needs pushing in to allow cap to be lifted out. The inserts have similar tab.
Saw a picture on eBay which gave the clue as to where to look.
Thanks again PL
Malcolm

PowerLee · Unread post by **PowerLee** » 24 Oct 2004, 21:13

Nice to hear you got it sorted in the end.