Close



Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: 93 Headrest

  1. #1

    Default 93 Headrest

    1993 Mustang GT
    How do the headrest come off?
    Thanks,
    ed

  2. #2
    Moderator wraithracing's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    Grand Junction, CO/RR TX
    Posts
    14,206

    Default

    There is a groove in the shaft of the headrest near the bottom of it. In the seat frame there is a metal spring clip that catches in the groove to prevent the headrest from pulling out.

    One way to remove it to use something like an old school "slim Jim" slid down along the headrest shaft to pry/pop the clip off the shaft while pulling up on the shaft to release it. Another method is to unzip or release the bottom of the upper cover on the back of the seat. Stick your arm up inside the cover and feel around until you find the clip that catches on the headrest and again pry up/out to get it to release. You may be able to do it with your hand or a small flat blade screwdriver or small pry bar. As prying up/out on the clip pull or push up on the headrest to release.

    Sounds more complicated than it is. Once you have done a pair of seats, it's pretty simple deal, until then a bit of a PITA. Good Luck!
    ​Trey

    "I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"

    "I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."

    Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
    Current Mustangs:
    1969 Mach 1
    1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
    1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
    1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
    1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently

    Current Capris:
    1981 Capri Roller
    1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
    1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
    1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
    1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts

  3. #3
    FEP Power Member mcb82gt's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Olathe, Kansas
    Posts
    2,108

    Default

    It seems to always be a struggle for me every time lol. I always succeed though, but I my defense I only do it like every 10 years.
    Mike

    Now stang-less.

    88 Cougar 5.0

  4. #4

    Default

    I just did a set and Trey nailed it. Unzip and go up through the back, I have done a couple sets and have never had luck with the "slin jim" method. Hope you have long skinny arms! 1/4 inch wide about 8" long screwdriver worked best for me (not the little Craftsman one).

    Kenny

  5. #5
    FEP Super Member erratic50's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Nebraska
    Posts
    4,575

    Default

    The last ones I fought with required a putty knife prying out on the clip AND a long handled screwdriver that I blunted with a grinder then a few firm raps with a hammer.....

    Bleeping headrests.

  6. #6

    Default

    Thanks Guys,
    ed

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •