Headrest Is there a poor-man's fix?

[irfred85]

The cushion has partially broken off the frame of the front passenger headrest. It is hanging off the frame by a nylon strap and a piece of leather; the plastic clips that secure it have broken (pictures attached, hopefully with enough detail to see the situation). As the $400 replacement is not all that attractive, I'm looking for alternatives. One option: If I simply glue the plastic to the metal rods, will I lose or jeopardize the safety function of the headrest with its association with the airbags? Or,... nope, that's all I got for ideas, so any other possible fixes would be considered.

[bigtsr]

If you manage to piece it back together really the functionality

you lose is the auton-actuation.

How many years have we all driven with a fixed head restraint.

Does it show any signals in the dash display?

[irfred85]

There aren't any indicators lit up. Actually, if it wasn't hanging off the bracket, no one would know there was even an issue. I've jimmied it back on, but it doesn't feel very secure. At least it won't stick into the back of the passenger's neck, anymore.

I am wondering if there is any reason that if I were to glue it in place, the auton-actuation you speak of would freak out in the event of an impact.

Is there a reason I should NOT glue it in place?

Would I have to get the airbag sensors (or whatever those wires are that are attached) deactivated?

[bigtsr]

There is no reason to disconnect wiring as that will assuredly

give you signals(lights) in the dash which are annoying at best.

I am no means an authority on auto safety systems but I think

that a dealer may answer those issues better.

Hit the scrap yard circuit via the net in BC for a scrap replacement

and remember to disconnect the battery when toying with the

airbag system.