VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement

DRIV3R · 14th December 2013, 14:57

Gannu, give me some time, I ll get back to you on both counts.

Gannu_1 · 15th December 2013, 00:10

Thanks guys, appreciate the response. Looks like DIY is probably the cheapest way out. Although a bit taxing what with roaming here and there asking around for the stuff to be salvaged.

We measured the diameter of the tubes used for Polo's current head restraints and they seem to be 14 mm dia. And chrome plated.

VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement-img_20131214_112630.jpg

We have 13 mm and 15 mm both, which were previously used for the ships here and there are plenty of them lying around in the warehouse catching dirt. We asked a piping engineer to help me out and he's agreed to do the cutting, bending to the required shape - we have some bending machines lying idle here. Will make a rough CAD sketch and hand it out to him on Monday afternoon.

anandpadhye · 19th December 2013, 10:58

Headrest replacement is a little far-off goal for me (if at all), I have much more pressing issue on my Polo, and I need help

:

I was trying to see how effective is the rear seat folding function and when I folded the backrest, it did not fold down fully due to headrests. So I removed the headrests. Now, forget the rear seat folding function, I can't put the headrests back! Both the slots have the lock, but only one slot has the push/release button and it only operates one lock. Hence only 1 rod goes it, the other gets stuck

. Astonished, I went back to the Laura and checked and I see that Laura employes only 1 lock and that slot has the push/release button. The other slot does not have the button, but then it does not have the lock either. So simple. Why did they mess this up in the Polo?

I was looking around and I bumped into this:
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34784

Hmmm...before I embark on this, I am hoping there will be an easy and official way. Can someone help? BTW, the owner manual is useless. It shows the pictures of rear headrests that match what's in the Laura (and may be what @Gannu is looking for - those low seating headrests and with only one lock!).

Help help help...I am driving around with rear headrests removed!

anandpadhye · 19th December 2013, 11:37

Found a better way:
http://forums.thecarlounge.com/showt...1#post52415796

I will try this and update.

anandpadhye · 19th December 2013, 12:54

OK, done. It was really a stupid problem - the backrest has to be tilted forward to insert the headrest! I have captured a small video - just in case. Now I am wondering why the other forums did not mention this.

But one thing is sure - the Indian user manual is useless in this regard.

delta5 · 22nd August 2014, 14:19

Hi Gannu,
Just bumped into this thread looking for the inverted-L head restraints for rear passengers. Do you have any updates for us?
It appears that the 2014 Polo comes with these, albeit in beige color. This should be a direct swap if you can source it at a reasonable cost.
Here is a link to the Image from Carwale review.
Cheers,
D.

rahulk2510 · 23rd April 2015, 12:54

Hey,

I was waiting for a long time for any updates on this thread for the Inverted L shaped Head rests especially since the new Polo 1.5 does have an inverted head rest.

I think this could be the solution to the problem, but need confirmation on the changeability with the older polo models. Can some BHPians kindly confirm along with the part number if possible?

Cheers,
Rahul

Pic shared from Zigwheels website:

VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement-hyundaii20vsvolkswagenvwpolo15dieselcomparison.jpg

Gannu_1 · 29th April 2015, 12:47

I had asked the service advisor to give me a quote of the inverted L-type headrest available on the new Polo. He says Rs. 1100 per piece. A bit expensive IMO. I wish it was Rs. 1100 a pair.

I need to check if the centre-to-centre distance between the rods are the same and the grooves on the rods are on the same side. This will greatly help improve the visibility through the IRVM.

The irony - the facelifted Vento gets the older head rests!

Chiro · 4th May 2015, 13:49

I just got my new polo delivered! Will check the measurements and post it here. It looks the same from a distance

Gannu_1 · 8th May 2015, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

I need to check if the centre-to-centre distance between the rods are the same and the grooves on the rods are on the same side. This will greatly help improve the visibility through the IRVM.

Update:

Went to the service center today and took out a headrest from their test drive Polo and checked if it fits on mine. It does without issues!

VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement-wp_20150508_19_05_01_pro.jpg

VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement-wp_20150508_19_04_55_pro.jpg

Have placed an order for a pair. Will get them reupholstered later. Makes a lot of difference in the visibility through the IRVM.

rahulk2510 · 9th May 2015, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gannu_1

Update:

Went to the service center today and took out a headrest from their test drive Polo and checked if it fits on mine. It does without issues!

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Attachment 1368476

Have placed an order for a pair. Will get them reupholstered later. Makes a lot of difference in the visibility through the IRVM.

Could you please share details from where you have ordered the headrest?

Thanks!

Gannu_1 · 9th May 2015, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by rahulk2510

Could you please share details from where you have ordered the headrest?

Thanks!

Navjivan Volkswagen, Navsari.

radek · 11th May 2015, 17:47

Gannu, I had asked someone to check if rear headrest of new polo can fit to old one. But person said that he tried but rear headrest wont come out (not removable).

Also, when I checked with local VW service center, they said we don't stock spare headrest as this part hardly gets damaged.

Gannu_1 · 11th May 2015, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by radek

Gannu, I had asked someone to check if rear headrest of new polo can fit to old one. But person said that he tried but rear headrest wont come out (not removable).

Yep, there's a small catch! In order to remove the headrest from the slot, you need to insert the key (or a flat tip screw driver) into the flat slot on the side opposite to the one which you would press to release the headrest.

Like this:

VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement-12.jpg

Source: Golf MK6 forums

ganesc · 11th May 2015, 22:30

Ford Fiesta Classic has the same type at the rear seat. Not sure if the gap between 2 rods are around that though. As others suggested, try Xylo's or some liner can help you with it as I have seen such headrests incorporated in Tempo Travellor seats too. You can get the cake, frame all sep from wholesale upholsters items dealers.

14th December 2013, 14:57	#16
DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,941 Thanked: 2,361 Times	Gannu, give me some time, I ll get back to you on both counts.
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15th December 2013, 00:10	#17
Gannu_1 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Madras Posts: 7,339 Thanked: 20,688 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement Thanks guys, appreciate the response. Looks like DIY is probably the cheapest way out. Although a bit taxing what with roaming here and there asking around for the stuff to be salvaged. We measured the diameter of the tubes used for Polo's current head restraints and they seem to be 14 mm dia. And chrome plated. We have 13 mm and 15 mm both, which were previously used for the ships here and there are plenty of them lying around in the warehouse catching dirt. We asked a piping engineer to help me out and he's agreed to do the cutting, bending to the required shape - we have some bending machines lying idle here. Will make a rough CAD sketch and hand it out to him on Monday afternoon.
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19th December 2013, 10:58	#18
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,070 Thanked: 3,375 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement Headrest replacement is a little far-off goal for me (if at all), I have much more pressing issue on my Polo, and I need help : I was trying to see how effective is the rear seat folding function and when I folded the backrest, it did not fold down fully due to headrests. So I removed the headrests. Now, forget the rear seat folding function, I can't put the headrests back! Both the slots have the lock, but only one slot has the push/release button and it only operates one lock. Hence only 1 rod goes it, the other gets stuck . Astonished, I went back to the Laura and checked and I see that Laura employes only 1 lock and that slot has the push/release button. The other slot does not have the button, but then it does not have the lock either. So simple. Why did they mess this up in the Polo? I was looking around and I bumped into this: http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34784 Hmmm...before I embark on this, I am hoping there will be an easy and official way. Can someone help? BTW, the owner manual is useless. It shows the pictures of rear headrests that match what's in the Laura (and may be what @Gannu is looking for - those low seating headrests and with only one lock!). Help help help...I am driving around with rear headrests removed!
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19th December 2013, 11:37	#19
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,070 Thanked: 3,375 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement Found a better way: http://forums.thecarlounge.com/showt...1#post52415796 I will try this and update.
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19th December 2013, 12:54	#20
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,070 Thanked: 3,375 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement OK, done. It was really a stupid problem - the backrest has to be tilted forward to insert the headrest! I have captured a small video - just in case. Now I am wondering why the other forums did not mention this. But one thing is sure - the Indian user manual is useless in this regard.
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22nd August 2014, 14:19	#21
delta5 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN 23 Posts: 210 Thanked: 137 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement Hi Gannu, Just bumped into this thread looking for the inverted-L head restraints for rear passengers. Do you have any updates for us? It appears that the 2014 Polo comes with these, albeit in beige color. This should be a direct swap if you can source it at a reasonable cost. Here is a link to the Image from Carwale review. Cheers, D. Last edited by delta5 : 22nd August 2014 at 14:21.
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23rd April 2015, 12:54	#22
rahulk2510 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mumbai Posts: 118 Thanked: 106 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement Hey, I was waiting for a long time for any updates on this thread for the Inverted L shaped Head rests especially since the new Polo 1.5 does have an inverted head rest. I think this could be the solution to the problem, but need confirmation on the changeability with the older polo models. Can some BHPians kindly confirm along with the part number if possible? Cheers, Rahul Pic shared from Zigwheels website: Last edited by Rehaan : 28th February 2024 at 21:53. Reason: Old post, but re-uploading 1 picture that was corrupt :)
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29th April 2015, 12:47	#23
Gannu_1 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Madras Posts: 7,339 Thanked: 20,688 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement I had asked the service advisor to give me a quote of the inverted L-type headrest available on the new Polo. He says Rs. 1100 per piece. A bit expensive IMO. I wish it was Rs. 1100 a pair. I need to check if the centre-to-centre distance between the rods are the same and the grooves on the rods are on the same side. This will greatly help improve the visibility through the IRVM. The irony - the facelifted Vento gets the older head rests!
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4th May 2015, 13:49	#24
Chiro BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mumbai Posts: 32 Thanked: 18 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement I just got my new polo delivered! Will check the measurements and post it here. It looks the same from a distance
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11th May 2015, 17:47	#28
radek BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 287 Thanked: 82 Times	re: VW Polo (2010 - 2013) : Rear head-restraint replacement Gannu, I had asked someone to check if rear headrest of new polo can fit to old one. But person said that he tried but rear headrest wont come out (not removable). Also, when I checked with local VW service center, they said we don't stock spare headrest as this part hardly gets damaged.
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11th May 2015, 22:30	#30
ganesc BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madurai Posts: 322 Thanked: 366 Times	Ford Fiesta Classic has the same type at the rear seat. Not sure if the gap between 2 rods are around that though. As others suggested, try Xylo's or some liner can help you with it as I have seen such headrests incorporated in Tempo Travellor seats too. You can get the cake, frame all sep from wholesale upholsters items dealers.
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