How to remove passenger-front headrest from the electric motor - W205?

[HBenz92]

Hi,

I've had an annoying rattle coming from the front passenger headrest for some time and decided to do a DIY job on it, with some research from this and other forums.

Haven't found any real guidance on removing the headrest from the motor-clamp that adjusts the height of the headrest electronically.

I've attached the current stage I'm at but not sure if I need a flat head screwdriver to release the clamp?

Any advice on this would be so helpful as I've seen guidance on a W203 or for W204... But none addressing the release of the headrest motor on a W205 model....

H

 

[Jobsworth]

Spread the two ends of the wire clip and it will pull out of the white plastic part. There’s one on each rod, so you might need an assistant if you’re not a contortionist like me

 

[HBenz92]

Spread the two ends of the wire clip and it will pull out of the white plastic part. There’s one on each rod, so you might need an assistant if you’re not a contortionist like me

Genius, always good to have another fresh pair of eyes on a given situation!

Thanks to your 'contortionist' skills, I've successfully released the headrest and placed the new one which doesn't rattle.. Great success!

Thanks again.
HBenz92