Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Fig. 44 Removing the front head restraints.
Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
All seats are equipped with head restraints. For instructions on
removing and reinstalling the rear head restraints, see → Removing
and reinstalling the rear head restraints .
Removing the front head restraints
Sit in the back seat behind the head restraint you want to remove.
Pull the head restraint all the way up → . Recline the backrest
with the head restraint so that there is enough overhead
clearance to remove it.
Slide a flat object, such as a plastic credit card, underneath the
right side of the cap (left side if sitting behind the head restraint)
on the right-hand seat guide rod → Fig. 44 ① to unlock the head