Rear headrest squeek?
01-31-2013, 09:24 AM
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I fixed the squeak on the 2012 JKU rear headrest... Here is what you do.
Release the seat like your going to fold it forward so the headrest is moveable.
Unclip plastic retainer for fabric be careful not to tear the seams.
Push the spring loaded bars in and slide the headrest off the bars.
Spray wd40 down the tubes.
It looks like there is a rivet at the top of one of the tubes that rubs on the top of the bar that causes the squeak.
Important... Reattach the plastic clips at the base of headrest that hold the fabric together BEFORE sliding the headrest back on the bars.
Just push down on headrest til you hear both sides click and your done.
Tested and squeak is gone.
Takes less than 5 minutes.
Difficulty rating 1/2 wrench. Lol
Edit sorry for some out of order pics but you get the jist.
Release the seat like your going to fold it forward so the headrest is moveable.
Unclip plastic retainer for fabric be careful not to tear the seams.
Push the spring loaded bars in and slide the headrest off the bars.
Spray wd40 down the tubes.
It looks like there is a rivet at the top of one of the tubes that rubs on the top of the bar that causes the squeak.
Important... Reattach the plastic clips at the base of headrest that hold the fabric together BEFORE sliding the headrest back on the bars.
Just push down on headrest til you hear both sides click and your done.
Tested and squeak is gone.
Takes less than 5 minutes.
Difficulty rating 1/2 wrench. Lol
Edit sorry for some out of order pics but you get the jist.
Last edited by Sporticon; 01-31-2013 at 09:26 AM.
01-31-2013, 10:29 AM
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02-12-2013, 06:41 AM
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I'll be fixing mine this week. Been out of town but I appreciate the write up and the pics. I hope it takes care of the squeek with my headrests. I'll keep you guys posted how it works out
03-11-2013, 04:02 AM
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I fixed the squeak on the 2012 JKU rear headrest... Here is what you do.
Release the seat like your going to fold it forward so the headrest is moveable.
Unclip plastic retainer for fabric be careful not to tear the seams.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=416639"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=416640"/>
Push the spring loaded bars in and slide the headrest off the bars.
Spray wd40 down the tubes.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=416643"/>
It looks like there is a rivet at the top of one of the tubes that rubs on the top of the bar that causes the squeak.
Important... Reattach the plastic clips at the base of headrest that hold the fabric together BEFORE sliding the headrest back on the bars.
Just push down on headrest til you hear both sides click and your done.
Tested and squeak is gone.
Takes less than 5 minutes.
Difficulty rating 1/2 wrench. Lol
Edit sorry for some out of order pics but you get the jist.
Release the seat like your going to fold it forward so the headrest is moveable.
Unclip plastic retainer for fabric be careful not to tear the seams.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=416639"/>
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=416640"/>
Push the spring loaded bars in and slide the headrest off the bars.
Spray wd40 down the tubes.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=416643"/>
It looks like there is a rivet at the top of one of the tubes that rubs on the top of the bar that causes the squeak.
Important... Reattach the plastic clips at the base of headrest that hold the fabric together BEFORE sliding the headrest back on the bars.
Just push down on headrest til you hear both sides click and your done.
Tested and squeak is gone.
Takes less than 5 minutes.
Difficulty rating 1/2 wrench. Lol
Edit sorry for some out of order pics but you get the jist.