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Can You Remove Your Headrests? I can't.

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Scrittibear, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. Scrittibear

    Scrittibear Junior Member

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    I'm just curious if other 2012 Prius C owners can remove the headrests on their front driver and passenger seats? I can't -- it's not an option because their is no separate head rest -- the seats are one solid unit.

    Out of curiosity, I've been looking at images online but most are of the 2013 model -- and they have a separate, removable headrest -- so was this a 2012 to 2013 model change?
     
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    i have a 2013 C1 and the front seats are only a seat no removable headrest. the rear seats have all 3 headrests removable. the C2 and up have removable front headrests.
     
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    sounds like you have a c1 and don't know it...
     
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    Yes - I do have a 2012 C1 -- I noticed, however, at the dealership that the newer 2013 C1's have removable headrests now. Thank you for clearing this up.

    I'm having trouble locating inexpensive seat covers that fit the tall, non-removable headrests. Any suggestions?
     
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    The only ones I can recommend are the ones by Clazzio and they run around $270-300
     
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    Do the Clazzios fit the the non-removable headrests seats in the C1? I'm concerned because the "headrest" is really pointy and tall.
     
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    Yes, they have two version for the prius C. ones with removable headrests and ones without removable headrests. You need to specify at time of order.
     
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    Great! Thank you for you advice.
     
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    Thank you! :D
     
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    Reviving this issue.

    I bought a 2012 C1 last year. This seat makes my neck hurt - a lot! Can I replace the seats to have better headrests? Or do I have to buy a different car. Is this the only year they designed the seat like this?
     
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    I bought my 2012 C a month after they started selling them here, and my headrests are removable. I thought the seats were the same in all models. But maybe the 1 trim level was different.
    I had to add a lumbar support as the seat was uncomfortable on long drives. This might change the position of your neck forward enough to make a difference. It's an inexpensive part either way. Search on "mesh lumbar support" at Amazon If that doesn't help, you might find some of the seats with removable headrests at junk yards.