Headrest tilt unlock button missing

kimchee411 · 04-03-2015, 01:27 AM

So I noticed that the driver's side headrest on my new used car is missing the button that unlocks the forward tilt. The plastic button on the left side that you push in is missing and it's just a hole. First and foremost, can/how can I untilt it? I tried pushing random areas inside the hole with my finger and a screwdriver, but no dice. Secondly, can I buy just the button? I can't find that part, only the entire headrest. I also considered just swapping headrests with the passenger side, but it won't come out completely.

loosenit2 · 04-03-2015, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kimchee411

So I noticed that the driver's side headrest on my new used car is missing the button that unlocks the forward tilt. The plastic button on the left side that you push in is missing and it's just a hole. First and foremost, can/how can I untilt it? I tried pushing random areas inside the hole with my finger and a screwdriver, but no dice. Secondly, can I buy just the button? I can't find that part, only the entire headrest. I also considered just swapping headrests with the passenger side, but it won't come out completely.

I have this problem repeatedly. The buttons on mine pop out randomly. I usually find the button and spring on the floor or under the seat. They can easily be put back in but mine pop out again. Haven't addressed with BMW yet, will at my next service.

kimchee411 · 04-03-2015, 03:29 PM

Good idea. I will ask the SA at my next service. Maybe I can get a warranty fix, hehe. Afterall, how can this be normal??

etinifni · 05-02-2016, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kimchee411

So I noticed that the driver's side headrest on my new used car is missing the button that unlocks the forward tilt. The plastic button on the left side that you push in is missing and it's just a hole. First and foremost, can/how can I untilt it? I tried pushing random areas inside the hole with my finger and a screwdriver, but no dice. Secondly, can I buy just the button? I can't find that part, only the entire headrest. I also considered just swapping headrests with the passenger side, but it won't come out completely.

Did you ever figure this out?

G20Captain · 09-05-2016, 02:18 PM

My 328i headrest button gone missing and dealer claims will have to change the entire unit for a new one.

etinifni · 09-05-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by F30Captain

My 328i headrest button gone missing and dealer claims will have to change the entire unit for a new one.

Yep. You cannot order just the button! Close to $400 for a new headrest. Hopefully you can find the button.

G20Captain · 09-05-2016, 08:53 PM

Car went for service and I cannot find the button or the spring. Trying to look for alternatives on the net.

Thanks etinifni.

etinifni · 09-05-2016, 09:41 PM

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Car went for service and I cannot find the button or the spring. Trying to look for alternatives on the net.

Thanks etinifni.

I didn't find any alternatives because of my seat color. There are plenty of black Dakota headrests for sale used online though.

kimchee411 · 09-08-2016, 04:52 PM

Sorry, I got my headrest replaced under warranty.

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kimchee411 Private 102 Rep 85 Posts Drives: '18 M2 LBB 6MT\| '06 911 C2 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Headrest tilt unlock button missing So I noticed that the driver's side headrest on my new used car is missing the button that unlocks the forward tilt. The plastic button on the left side that you push in is missing and it's just a hole. First and foremost, can/how can I untilt it? I tried pushing random areas inside the hole with my finger and a screwdriver, but no dice. Secondly, can I buy just the button? I can't find that part, only the entire headrest. I also considered just swapping headrests with the passenger side, but it won't come out completely.
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kimchee411 Private 102 Rep 85 Posts Drives: '18 M2 LBB 6MT\| '06 911 C2 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Good idea. I will ask the SA at my next service. Maybe I can get a warranty fix, hehe. Afterall, how can this be normal??
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G20Captain New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F30 BMW 328i (BMS Stage 1) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Newcastle, U.K. iTrader: (0)	My 328i headrest button gone missing and dealer claims will have to change the entire unit for a new one.
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G20Captain New Member 8 Rep 20 Posts Drives: F30 BMW 328i (BMS Stage 1) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Newcastle, U.K. iTrader: (0)	Car went for service and I cannot find the button or the spring. Trying to look for alternatives on the net. Thanks etinifni.
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