[BMWrules7]

Originally Posted by e46beater

Well the dealer is an idiot.. I figured it out in a couple minutes haha.

Here's what the headrest looks like out. Funny enough both sides look identical.

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There's a metal catch inside both holes however the right one only actuates when the release is depressed.

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So yeah I win the darwin award for putting it in backwards.. sure enough won't come back out! lol

Here is the fix... small pick or pry tool (flathead might work too) and pop the cover off the mount without the release button. You will have to pry on it until it pops slightly, rotate and continue until it releases from all sides. After that cover is removed you will barely see a metal retaining clip on the left side. Push it back towards the rear glass to pop it off.

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Remove headrest!!!

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To install the metal clip again you have to insert the headrest back into the mount slightly and you should be able to push it back on towards you with your hand. Pop the plastic cap back on and you're done!

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This has to the most helpful post ever. You are a good man e46beater.