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Removing the Headrest on the Audi Q5 MK1

Model: Audi Q5 MK 1, 8R - Years 2008-2017

This brief guide provides instructions to remove the driver side front headrest on the first generation Audi Q5 in simple and quick steps. First, get inside the vehicle from the rear; then press the buttons located near the headrest rods to unlock the mechanism and pull it upward, as shown in the video. Once removed, proceed to reinstall it; simply insert it into the guides and slide it in place. Finally, adjust the height of the headrest using the buttons.

Updated on 22 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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