Thank You! I got a new 2023 Model Y yesterday and only 2 days my neck is KILLING me from the awful, awkward headrest position. It pushed my head forward. What are they thinking? Thanks to your video and two thin, flat-head screwdrivers (one to release, one to put the butt in to keep the headrest up from snapping back in) and a headlamp (you need light!) I was able to flip the headrest around backwards where it fits my body better. I seriously almost did not buy a Model Y due to this after sitting in one in the showroom - until I saw that it could be done in the forums. Then your video gave me the visual I needed. Thanks!!!
Glad I could help. If you need anything else just contact me directly. Seben(6+1)OneNine-Tw0FourFour-SebenOneTw0Four Sincerely, George Borrelli Also, Please Like and Subscribe. That would help me.
Also consider. I think I've seen charger slots installed near the rear vent on the console. I think there's an aftermarket item. I just bought long wires that go into the glove box where the exiting two charger outputs are located.
I wish somebody made a third-party adjustable headrest. I’m not a fan of this one, but it’s really dangerous to remove the head rest in the event of a crash.
@@bradleywinters5825 I devised a kind of vice to hold the cushion. I used a pipe over the metal pipes, then used an extension to get leverage. Also there's a great RUclipsr who had a jig and explains how it's all done in detail: www.youtube.com/@rdtc2854
Thanks for the instructions! Unfortunately the pins to lock my headrest in have become loose. It doesn't click on place. Please, if anybody knows how to fix let me now. Edit: I was finally able to put the pins back. Very difficult, but possible. You have to push the seat quite down to see where the pins need to be, without seeing it is difficult
Likely the spring clip got out of position? Or Possibly there’s something blocking the head rest from going fully down? Or maybe even the clips fell. It’s difficult to get those clips back into position. And difficult to film. There’s so little space. There’s slots in the metal rods that the spring clips have to set into. The slots are on just one side of each rod. If I were to fix that, I’d study the other good seat’s installation without removal to see how it’s supposed to look, then go back to see what’s wrong.
Just go back to tesla and tell them it was always like that. You leaned the seat all the way back to take a nap and then headrest slid forward. They'll fix it for you....warranty 😜
@@georgeborrelli3134 yeah.. I finally fixed it. Took a lot of time and effort. It was quite difficult to see where the pins were supposed to sit. Thanks though!
@@pipopipi There's a guy with a new comment with the exact same issue that you had. Can you help him? Can you describe in some detail what you had to do? Thank you!
The headrest is too far forward for some people. Most of the people who reach out to me are a bit taller, wider, heavier. One or all of the above. I'm tall and large in skeletal structure, so for me everything I say is likely to be exacerbated. Additionally, when I buy a helmet or a sized hat it's always XL or larger. This is the first car I owned that doesn't have adjustable headrests. It's the first car I've ever owned that really hurts me on longer drives. The headrest (and the entire seat) appears to be designed with a smaller person in mind. For me, the headrest is pushing my head forward and downwards too much. That in turn causes my back to form more of a "C" shape. That puts more pressure upon the discs and the lower spine and nerves It also tires my neck. I just can't relax fully in this seat and it hurts a lot. So for me, I had to modify the seat bottom cushion so my wider hips fit and the seat absorbed more of the bumps in t he road instead of sending the shocks to my spine. And I had to move the headrest backwards so that my head is no longer pushed downwards and forwards. I also added some foam in the upper back seat. Now, in spite of my size, I can sit very comfortably. I no longer have back pain, neck pain, hip pain, leg pain. I just returned from an 8 hour round trip vacation. No problems! Let me know if this helps you. If you enjoy any of my videos please like and subscribe. Also feel free to have a conversation directly with me. I'll share my phone number again if you like. Thank you
Short version: Pull headrest out. Bend it back. Put it back in. Result: Head not pushed forward THIS VIDEO IS A PART OF MANY VIDEOS ON SOLVING SEAT PROBLEMS. This video was published just to help people on how to pull the head rest out. Other videos show how to bend it once out. Hope this helps you
I'm curious because I replaced my RAV4 hybrids driver headrest with a Chevy rear headrest out of a Chevy volt and it's perfect neutral spine for me. I'm curious what matches the two prongs that might be more of a situation like that?
I found another video that's really good: ruclips.net/video/J4vIBNx0rBQ/видео.html Also, some are pulling the pins out too far and cannot get them back in. One person in the comments had the problem but figured out how to fix it. Please use CAUTION not to pull the pins too far or you'll have to figure out how to get them back in.
Great reminder. I was one of them.. it took a while, but luckily nothing is "broken" when the pins get loose. You have to push the upper cushin as down as you can, and then insert the pin back while holding the cushion down. This helps to see where the pins will go. Then get one side in, and gently force the other pin over to the other side. The resistance will make it click in place when the pins are located correctly. Use the other head rest (unless already removed) as a indication to where the pin is supposed to be.
You have many helpful videos on these Tesla seats; Would it be possible for you to make a video detailing the removal of the seat back? Or at least how it connects to the seat bottom? My drivers seat has a bolster that has failed and I am wondering if it is a procedure within my skillset. Kind regards
I haven't done that as yet. You can gain a lot of access by simply removing the back cover. First remove the headrest. Pull it out. That releases the black plastic cover in the back. You'll be able to see a lot of the seat from there. Be careful. There's an airbag in the wing on the door side.
The guys in earlier comments above had similar problems. Read through all the comments. Apparently popping them out too far happens all too often. You really only "need" one side to clip in. I believe the purpose is to prevent the head rest from sliding up in a rollover. If you still have difficulties, I'll have to go out to my car and explore the possibilities. Feel free to contact me directly if you still need help. Sincerely George. Also Please Like and Subscribe, that would help me.
Hey! I think I was in the same boat. It was kinda difficult to put dem back in the first time because it was hard to locate where the pins are supposed to be. for me it was useful to push the upper seat cushion down as far as I could so I could see deeper into the slots where the pins are set, and then move the pins around until they fit. You start by putting one side first, and then dragging the other pin around until they click. Kinda hard to explain, you'll get it when you try it. You can use the other head rest as a reference to where the pins are located (just don't remove those pins too by accident 😅).
@@robertkulpinski The easiest change is to reverse the headrest so it is bent backwards, the head rest will face backwards. The most difficult part is carefully pulling each pin back enough to release the metal rod(2) one at a time. Some have pulled them out too far and couldn't figure out how to get them back in. The risk you face is not having adequate support for your head in a crash. I prefer bending the 2 supports "just enough" for my big head. I've tried to reverse the headrest. For me it was just a bit too much, but surprisingly doesn't look that noticeable. If you have more questions, let me know. If this is above your capabilities, you might want to get some help. I hope you can get this resolved to your satisfaction but yet within the bounds of safety and it isn't too difficult.
I removed it so that I could bend it back. Personally, I found reversing was too much. My bend is in between. In other videos, the how-to bend is covered. You need some kind of jig to hold the headrest without damaging it Then, by using a pipe for leverage, carefully and iterative bend each metal rod, testing repeatedly until you have the right anoint of bend.
@@georgeborrelli3134 thank you for all the detail. I appreciate it! I'll probably consider flipping it first and see how it feels then bend it if I think it can be better. I'll look for that video too.
In the thread above another person made comments about having difficulties. I'll quote it for you: "Hey! I think I was in the same boat. It was kinda difficult to put dem back in the first time because it was hard to locate where the pins are supposed to be. for me it was useful to push the upper seat cushion down as far as I could so I could see deeper into the slots where the pins are set, and then move the pins around until they fit. You start by putting one side first, and then dragging the other pin around until they click. Kinda hard to explain, you'll get it when you try it. You can use the other head rest as a reference to where the pins are located (just don't remove those pins too by accident 😅)." The pins won't click when the headrest is pulled out but should click when you put the headrest back in. I hope this helps you out. Sincerely, George
@@robertkulpinski I think the key is to be able to get a good look at those clips. To do that the key is to move the "leather" down enough so you can see what you are trying to do. Give that your best effort. You may need tools, an assistant, whatever it takes. The way those pins work is they are "spring loaded". The metal rods have a divot or a slot on each rod facing the closest door. The spring clips are a horizontal bar that simply fits into the divot in the headrest metal rods and prevent the headrest from pulling up again. Feel free to give me a call if you are genuinely stuck, and see if we can get you through this. If necessary, I'll go out to my car and look at it too because I don't have a great detailed answer for this yet. I know one of my pins isn't "clicking" solidly back into place but the other side is. I haven't bothered to address it. If one clicks in that should be plenty to hold a headrest. Seben(6+1)0neNine-Tw0FourFour-Seben0neTwoFour * I have limited availability in the next week. Sincerely, George
@@robertkulpinskiI was able to click the pins back in, but when pushing the seat down, I can’t get it to click, but can confirm the pins are sticking through the pipe hole with tension. Any ideas?
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For the head rest what are the numbers on the side of the bar? Just curious if I made that particular part. 🤔 should have a digit number like 2993716 on one side
I looked and didn't see any numbers on the two I have out. But I think if you look at the part on Ebay you can find numbers listed by the seller? They might have had a paper sticker. I'm pretty sure most if not all the Model 3 are the same fit. What are you trying to do?
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Why the hell aren't these adjustable and removable?
Agree
It's cheaper with a clip, rather than a button and multiple notches
Thank You! I got a new 2023 Model Y yesterday and only 2 days my neck is KILLING me from the awful, awkward headrest position. It pushed my head forward. What are they thinking? Thanks to your video and two thin, flat-head screwdrivers (one to release, one to put the butt in to keep the headrest up from snapping back in) and a headlamp (you need light!) I was able to flip the headrest around backwards where it fits my body better. I seriously almost did not buy a Model Y due to this after sitting in one in the showroom - until I saw that it could be done in the forums. Then your video gave me the visual I needed. Thanks!!!
Glad I could help. If you need anything else just contact me directly. Seben(6+1)OneNine-Tw0FourFour-SebenOneTw0Four Sincerely, George Borrelli Also, Please Like and Subscribe. That would help me.
Did it work for you? Did you make the head rest higher or switched it around? I still want to make sure that I am safe if I'm ever in an accident.
Yes it worked. Switched it around. It appears to still be safe and isn’t pushing into my head.
I'm lost... So did he just turn it around? Or did he add in a different headrest?
Omg I thought I was doomed too. Neck hurt so much. This seating position made for shrimps with super curved backs?? Will give this a shot. Thanks!!
It’s ridiculous that head rest isn’t height adjustable!
Agree
yes the headrest pushes my head forward. TY
I'm glad it was helpful to you. Thank you for your comment.
My head and neck thank you so very much.
You are so welcome!
Thanks had a loose clip in there was driving me crazy
I'm glad it worked for you. Thank you for your feedback.
Awesome vid thank you. I want to set up a couple phone chargers for uber rides. They mount on the head rest posts. Thanks again for the info.
Also consider. I think I've seen charger slots installed near the rear vent on the console. I think there's an aftermarket item. I just bought long wires that go into the glove box where the exiting two charger outputs are located.
I wish somebody made a third-party adjustable headrest. I’m not a fan of this one, but it’s really dangerous to remove the head rest in the event of a crash.
Perfect video. 5 stars.
Thank you
wonder if just flipping the head rest backwards helps with the angle it sits at
Some have done exactly that. I bent the metal rods to get the best angle.
@@georgesb2 how did you bend the rods? The seem quite strong.
@@bradleywinters5825
I devised a kind of vice to hold the cushion. I used a pipe over the metal pipes, then used an extension to get leverage.
Also there's a great RUclipsr who had a jig and explains how it's all done in detail:
www.youtube.com/@rdtc2854
I don't get it, you put it out and in again and how does this solve the problem? Its THE main thing bothering mevin my Y.
@@tiagofaria8064 are you on crack ??
Thanks for the instructions! Unfortunately the pins to lock my headrest in have become loose. It doesn't click on place. Please, if anybody knows how to fix let me now.
Edit: I was finally able to put the pins back. Very difficult, but possible. You have to push the seat quite down to see where the pins need to be, without seeing it is difficult
Likely the spring clip got out of position? Or
Possibly there’s something blocking the head rest from going fully down? Or maybe even the clips fell.
It’s difficult to get those clips back into position.
And difficult to film. There’s so little space.
There’s slots in the metal rods that the spring clips have to set into. The slots are on just one side of each rod.
If I were to fix that, I’d study the other good seat’s installation without removal to see how it’s supposed to look, then go back to see what’s wrong.
Just go back to tesla and tell them it was always like that. You leaned the seat all the way back to take a nap and then headrest slid forward. They'll fix it for you....warranty 😜
@@georgeborrelli3134 yeah.. I finally fixed it. Took a lot of time and effort. It was quite difficult to see where the pins were supposed to sit. Thanks though!
@@billylumio2810 haha not bad idea! Fortunately I was able to fix them myself
@@pipopipi There's a guy with a new comment with the exact same issue that you had. Can you help him? Can you describe in some detail what you had to do? Thank you!
Skinny head screwdriver lol love it
I meant a smaller flat head end. Skinny works. Anything that fits to get leverage.
I'm missing something. How does pulling out the headrest and putting it back in, solve the too far forward problem?
The headrest is too far forward for some people. Most of the people who reach out to me are a bit taller, wider, heavier. One or all of the above. I'm tall and large in skeletal structure, so for me everything I say is likely to be exacerbated. Additionally, when I buy a helmet or a sized hat it's always XL or larger. This is the first car I owned that doesn't have adjustable headrests. It's the first car I've ever owned that really hurts me on longer drives. The headrest (and the entire seat) appears to be designed with a smaller person in mind. For me, the headrest is pushing my head forward and downwards too much. That in turn causes my back to form more of a "C" shape. That puts more pressure upon the discs and the lower spine and nerves It also tires my neck. I just can't relax fully in this seat and it hurts a lot. So for me, I had to modify the seat bottom cushion so my wider hips fit and the seat absorbed more of the bumps in t he road instead of sending the shocks to my spine. And I had to move the headrest backwards so that my head is no longer pushed downwards and forwards. I also added some foam in the upper back seat. Now, in spite of my size, I can sit very comfortably. I no longer have back pain, neck pain, hip pain, leg pain. I just returned from an 8 hour round trip vacation. No problems! Let me know if this helps you. If you enjoy any of my videos please like and subscribe. Also feel free to have a conversation directly with me. I'll share my phone number again if you like. Thank you
@@georgeborrelli3134 Too much to read. How does pulling out the headrest and putting it back in change these problems.
Short version:
Pull headrest out.
Bend it back.
Put it back in.
Result:
Head not pushed forward
THIS VIDEO IS A PART OF MANY VIDEOS ON SOLVING SEAT PROBLEMS.
This video was published just to help people on how to pull the head rest out.
Other videos show how to bend it once out.
Hope this helps you
@@georgeborrelli3134 Thank you.
@@georgeborrelli3134 ok so you took it out and you bent the headrest to angel back then you just put it back in in the same orientation?
SO helpful!! Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm curious because I replaced my RAV4 hybrids driver headrest with a Chevy rear headrest out of a Chevy volt and it's perfect neutral spine for me. I'm curious what matches the two prongs that might be more of a situation like that?
I can only measure the Tesla head rest. Do you want me to do that for you?
I found another video that's really good: ruclips.net/video/J4vIBNx0rBQ/видео.html Also, some are pulling the pins out too far and cannot get them back in. One person in the comments had the problem but figured out how to fix it. Please use CAUTION not to pull the pins too far or you'll have to figure out how to get them back in.
Great reminder. I was one of them.. it took a while, but luckily nothing is "broken" when the pins get loose. You have to push the upper cushin as down as you can, and then insert the pin back while holding the cushion down. This helps to see where the pins will go. Then get one side in, and gently force the other pin over to the other side. The resistance will make it click in place when the pins are located correctly. Use the other head rest (unless already removed) as a indication to where the pin is supposed to be.
Do you know if this can be done on a 2023?
You have many helpful videos on these Tesla seats; Would it be possible for you to make a video detailing the removal of the seat back? Or at least how it connects to the seat bottom? My drivers seat has a bolster that has failed and I am wondering if it is a procedure within my skillset.
Kind regards
I haven't done that as yet.
You can gain a lot of access by simply removing the back cover.
First remove the headrest. Pull it out. That releases the black plastic cover in the back.
You'll be able to see a lot of the seat from there.
Be careful. There's an airbag in the wing on the door side.
VERY HELPFUL!!!
Thanks. Please Like and Subscribe, it will help me.
I cant get those damn pins back in to save my life! SHEESH! Any words of wisdom to guide them in other than to bug Tesla? HAHA!
The guys in earlier comments above had similar problems. Read through all the comments. Apparently popping them out too far happens all too often. You really only "need" one side to clip in. I believe the purpose is to prevent the head rest from sliding up in a rollover. If you still have difficulties, I'll have to go out to my car and explore the possibilities. Feel free to contact me directly if you still need help. Sincerely George. Also Please Like and Subscribe, that would help me.
Hey! I think I was in the same boat. It was kinda difficult to put dem back in the first time because it was hard to locate where the pins are supposed to be. for me it was useful to push the upper seat cushion down as far as I could so I could see deeper into the slots where the pins are set, and then move the pins around until they fit. You start by putting one side first, and then dragging the other pin around until they click. Kinda hard to explain, you'll get it when you try it. You can use the other head rest as a reference to where the pins are located (just don't remove those pins too by accident 😅).
Please let me know what's the easiest fix for this?
@@robertkulpinski The easiest change is to reverse the headrest so it is bent backwards, the head rest will face backwards. The most difficult part is carefully pulling each pin back enough to release the metal rod(2) one at a time. Some have pulled them out too far and couldn't figure out how to get them back in. The risk you face is not having adequate support for your head in a crash. I prefer bending the 2 supports "just enough" for my big head. I've tried to reverse the headrest. For me it was just a bit too much, but surprisingly doesn't look that noticeable. If you have more questions, let me know. If this is above your capabilities, you might want to get some help. I hope you can get this resolved to your satisfaction but yet within the bounds of safety and it isn't too difficult.
Also stuck on this as well as the pins have been misaligned. Any tips on how it should be set back in place?
I'm lost... So did he just turn it around? Or did he add in a different headrest?
Turn it around. You don't need a different headrest. I have a 2023 model Y. The driver's seat headrest is turned around, the passenger seat is not.
Was it 100% comfortable for you after that it still somewhat weird and uncomfortable?
@@mtinsley 100% comfortable. The back side of the seatrest has adequate padding. I seriously wouldn't have bought the model Y if I couldn't do it.
I removed it so that I could bend it back.
Personally, I found reversing was too much. My bend is in between.
In other videos, the how-to bend is covered.
You need some kind of jig to hold the headrest without damaging it
Then, by using a pipe for leverage, carefully and iterative bend each metal rod, testing repeatedly until you have the right anoint of bend.
@@georgeborrelli3134 thank you for all the detail. I appreciate it! I'll probably consider flipping it first and see how it feels then bend it if I think it can be better. I'll look for that video too.
The pins didnt click, do you know how to fix this
In the thread above another person made comments about having difficulties. I'll quote it for you:
"Hey! I think I was in the same boat. It was kinda difficult to put dem back in the first time because it was hard to locate where the pins are supposed to be. for me it was useful to push the upper seat cushion down as far as I could so I could see deeper into the slots where the pins are set, and then move the pins around until they fit. You start by putting one side first, and then dragging the other pin around until they click. Kinda hard to explain, you'll get it when you try it. You can use the other head rest as a reference to where the pins are located (just don't remove those pins too by accident 😅)."
The pins won't click when the headrest is pulled out but should click when you put the headrest back in.
I hope this helps you out.
Sincerely,
George
@georgeborrelli3134 yes I read it. I tried it but I don't think I'm understanding. I've been fighting ut for 2 hours now. Maybe I'll get it tomorrow
@@robertkulpinski I think the key is to be able to get a good look at those clips. To do that the key is to move the "leather" down enough so you can see what you are trying to do. Give that your best effort. You may need tools, an assistant, whatever it takes. The way those pins work is they are "spring loaded". The metal rods have a divot or a slot on each rod facing the closest door. The spring clips are a horizontal bar that simply fits into the divot in the headrest metal rods and prevent the headrest from pulling up again.
Feel free to give me a call if you are genuinely stuck, and see if we can get you through this. If necessary, I'll go out to my car and look at it too because I don't have a great detailed answer for this yet. I know one of my pins isn't "clicking" solidly back into place but the other side is. I haven't bothered to address it. If one clicks in that should be plenty to hold a headrest.
Seben(6+1)0neNine-Tw0FourFour-Seben0neTwoFour
* I have limited availability in the next week.
Sincerely,
George
I got it, you have to really flget your finger down into the corner of the pin at the buttom and push until you hear a click😊
@@robertkulpinskiI was able to click the pins back in, but when pushing the seat down, I can’t get it to click, but can confirm the pins are sticking through the pipe hole with tension. Any ideas?
what is the cell phone mount you using ?
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I've tried a few different mounting locations.
I prefer directly above the display, with the mounting behind the display. That way the phone is in line with the window and the screen. I'm no looking in multiple places. The screen and a lot of the Tesla surfaces have a slight curvature, making the sticking mounts more difficult. This mount come with a base to solve that problem.
I finally put the base on the back of the screen.
The angle of the phone isn't perfect but overall I'm good.
For the head rest what are the numbers on the side of the bar? Just curious if I made that particular part. 🤔 should have a digit number like 2993716 on one side
I looked and didn't see any numbers on the two I have out. But I think if you look at the part on Ebay you can find numbers listed by the seller? They might have had a paper sticker. I'm pretty sure most if not all the Model 3 are the same fit. What are you trying to do?
@@georgeborrelli3134 nothing really just curious if they erased the numbers
Are they adjustable
No, the stock head rest from Tesla is not adjustable. I had to bend them to meet my needs.
Thanks
You are Welcome
Worst engineering ever
Yup. The Tesla seat design lacks a great deal!