Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Removing and fitting head restraints

Fig. 48 Removing the front head restraint

Fig. 49 Removing the rear head restraint

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

Every seat is fitted with a head restraint. The front head restraints are intended solely for use with the front seats, and the centre rear head restraint is intended solely for use with the central seat in the rear bench seat. For this reason, do not install head restraints in any other position.

Removing the front head restraint

• Lower the head restraint as required  .

• To release the head restraint, slide a flat object such as a plastic card between the backrest cover and the caps on the head restraint guide pins   while a second person pulls the head restraint out fully.

Fitting the front head restraint

• Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest.

• Slide the head restraint all the way down until the guide pins click into place.

• Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed   .

Removing the rear head restraints

• Release the rear seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly   .

• Push the head restraint all the way up  .

• Insert the unfolded vehicle key bit or the flat edge of the screwdriver from the vehicle toolkit into the slot in the cap  .

• Press and hold the vehicle key or the screwdriver in the direction of the arrow.

• At the same time press button ② while a second person pulls the head restraint out fully.

• Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.

Fitting the rear head restraints

• Release the rear seat backrest and fold the backrest forwards slightly   .

• Position the head restraint correctly over the head restraint guides and then insert into the guides of the corresponding seat backrest.

• Press and hold the button   and push the head restraint downwards.

• Push back the rear seat backrest and allow it to engage securely.

• Adjust the head restraint so that a correct sitting position can be assumed   .

WARNING

Driving without head restraints or with incorrectly adjusted head restraints increases the risk of severe or fatal injuries in the event of an accident or sudden driving or braking manoeuvre.

• If a seat is occupied, the head restraint for that seat must be fitted and adjusted correctly.

• Head restraints that have been removed should be reinstalled as soon as possible to ensure that passengers are properly protected.

NOTICE

When removing or fitting head restraints, ensure that they do not hit the headliner or other parts of the vehicle. The headliner and other parts of the vehicle could be damaged.

Questions & answers

Removing and fitting head restraints — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove a front head restraint from the Golf Mk7?

Raise the head restraint to its highest position, press the release button on the guide rod and pull the head restraint out of the seat.

How do I remove a rear head restraint from the Golf Mk7?

Raise it fully, press the release button and pull upwards. On the centre position, you may need to press the button on both rods simultaneously.

Can I use Golf Mk7 front head restraints on the rear bench?

No. The front and rear head restraints have different rod spacings and shapes. The manual states they are intended solely for their designated positions.

Should I ever drive the Golf Mk7 without head restraints installed?

No. Every occupied seat must have its head restraint fitted and correctly adjusted. Driving without them dramatically increases the risk of neck injury in a rear-end collision.