Is it possible to remove the rear fold down seat headrests?

JC WRIGHT4

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2012 CADILLAC CTS
3.6L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

Can I remove the rear fold down seat headrests?

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 AT 2:09 PM

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SQM

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Hello,

There is a button that releases the headrest, located at the base of the headrests.
You will first have to remove the plastic bezel on the top of the seat that is around the headrest shaft. Then you will see a small button that can be pressed to release the headrests.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 AT 10:38 PM

JOE WRIGHT2

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There is no button or any escutcheon on these headrests, they don’t move up and down. That’s why I can’t get them out. They are on rods like a normal part, but do not move. I want them out, because when the seat backs are down, they interfere with the front seats. They do swivel, I don’t know why, lol.

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Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 AT 11:00 PM

JOE WRIGHT2

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This is a 2 door coupe 2012 cts

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Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 AT 11:01 PM

SQM

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The button should be under the trim, located at the base of the shafts.

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Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 AT 11:12 PM

JC WRIGHT4

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I’m reading the manual for the car that the head restraints in the rear seat are not able to be removed. But I figured they should put them in, so there must be a way to get them out.