how to fix a headrest on a S2 1750?

Started by lance105, May 28, 2011, 05:35:39 PM

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lance105

Can anyone help with info on how to fix a slipping headrest on a S2 1750? Im wondering if i need to rip the whole seat apart or if there is a quick fix..
1971 GTV 1750 (S2) - weekender;
Audi Allroad 4.2 V8 - work car
Past: 1973 GTV 2000; 1982 Alfetta 2.0

alfagtv100 (Biggus)

Hi Lance,
If it's the same as the problem I had, here is what you need to do.
Remove the plate (2 screws) directly under the headrest, then 2 screws and the height adjuster (it will slide out).
The slide adjusted rod will have 2 or 3 (I forget) likely f*cked rubber friction rollers.  Try not to destroy the original items as you will need to reference them for the correct diameter replacements parts.  Visit Clark Rubber and try to find something you can use to manufacture replacement parts.
With luck, this should sort you out.
Warning.  It may end up being one of those seemingly easy jobs which becomes a right pain in the bum.  That's all part of the 105 fun.
Good luck.

Cheers,
Marco
Marco Leoncelli
2017 Giulia. Yeah, baby.
1971 1750 GTV Coupe Series II
Past: 2008 159 Ti V6 3.2, RenaultSport Clio 182 (smuf blue).

lance105

Marco thanks heaps for that!!  ;D 
You've saved me a lot of potential stuffing about
will give it a go on the weekend
cheers Lance
1971 GTV 1750 (S2) - weekender;
Audi Allroad 4.2 V8 - work car
Past: 1973 GTV 2000; 1982 Alfetta 2.0