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GM Accessory DVD Headrest Is Difficult To Adjust - keywords accessories bind display head rest stiff

Subject:GM Accessory DVD Headrest Is Difficult To Adjust

Models:2003-2008 Cadillac Escalade Models
2003-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2003-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon Models
2005-2008 Hummer H2
2005-2008 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS
2006-2008 Cadillac DTS



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may state that the GM Accessory DVD Headrest is difficult to adjust up or down.

Recommendation/Instructions:

  1. Remove the seat post guides by squeezing the bottom of the guide and pushing up. (See Document ID: 1967671)
  2. Remove the ribs that are in the center of the guides. (See Photo Below)

  3. Object Number: 2017714  Size: SH
  4. Insert a 13/32" drill bit into the plastic headrest guide and rotate by hand to remove the ribs inside the guide. ( DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC OR BATTERY POWERED DRILL.)

  5. Object Number: 2017718  Size: SH

    Object Number: 2017721  Size: SH
  6. Reassemble and retest.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.