850 Headrests ..... are they seperate from the seat?

[Babybadger]

Are the 850 headrests seperate from the seats? As I would like to cut some TFT monitors in to them if possible.

[fraz13]

Yes mate, feel down the back of the seat directly where the poles should be, Just above where the seat goes in for the pockets you should feel 2 wee buttons, press these and the headrest should release

Then your monitors can be fitted ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/fraz13/HPIM1839aa.jpg

[Babybadger]

Superb, thanks fraz, was it easy to get them done? Where did you run the wiring?

[fraz13]

To be fair mate my mate who is a vehicle upholsterer did the job of fitting the screens in the headrests for me, I however did the wiring and when you have the headrests out you can fit the wires (plugless) down the back of the seat under the cloth/leather, Best way to do it is open up a metal coathanger, join the wires to it and pull down to the bottom, cable tie to the frame of the seat, leaving plenty slack for the seat to move stick the wires under the carpet then up behind the dash, then rejoin the plugs, sorted ;)

[M44K TS]

smart job there Fraz, looks spot on

[fraz13]

Cheers Mark, the guy is amazing at his job, Re-trim is next on the cards from him ;)

[Babybadger]

....Best way to do it is open up a metal coathanger, join the wires to it and pull down to the bottom, cable tie to the frame of the seat,....

Are you an alarm engineer? That's the sort of trick we used to do! Top job BTW mate!

Also what is the best size/make to use?

[fraz13]

I think mine are only 5" but for £50 a wasnt turning them down lol I dont know of anyone else thats fitted them in these headrests, My mat said it was tight with the metal supports inside, I suggest taking 1 apart then getting a screen to fit ;)

[M44K TS]

Are you an alarm engineer? That's the sort of trick we used to do! Top job BTW mate!

Also what is the best size/make to use?


Freaky or what, i'm an alarm engineer and that's what i do. Perfect for getting a bell cable past the cavaties :biggrin:

[fraz13]

Some more pics......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/fraz13/HPIM1845a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/fraz13/HPIM1844a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/fraz13/HPIM1843a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/fraz13/HPIM1842a.jpg

[Babybadger]

Freaky or what, i'm an alarm engineer and that's what i do. Perfect for getting a bell cable past the cavaties :biggrin:

Try getting 6 coax cables through the eye of a needle! That were bloody 'ard.

[Matt30462]

Before anyone asks, I have already discussed the destination of Fraz' next £50.00 entertainment system. Provisional destination is in the back of an Olive Green T-5R.:kiss:

[fraz13]

I have asked about more but still aint had any reply, I'll need to make anther call ;)

[Matt30462]

Oh dear, just had a thought, if you do manage to get hold of some, I will have to come all the way up to Bonny Scotland to get them put in by your mate. What a terrible thing that would be.:biggrin:

[VolvoPaws]

Your car looks great Fraz, and I had no idea how to remove the headrests. Is it a similar system for the rear ones?? My daughters child seat would fit better if I could temporarily take one off.

[pault5]

Freaky or what, i'm an alarm engineer and that's what i do. Perfect for getting a bell cable past the cavaties :biggrin:


I'm an alarm engineer as well.
Do you work for youself or for a company?
Sorry for the hijack.

[fraz13]

Volvopaws thanks mate ;) (cheque's in the post lol)

As for the rear headrest I couldnt tell you, have a wee look but iirc the back seat has a metal backing...... Good luck ;)