Originally Posted by dmorrison

You do not have to take the back of the seat off to remove the headrest. On the back of the seat is a button under the surface that allows you to release the headrest stop. Trace a line down the back of the seat where the left ( facing forward) shaft goes down the seat. You will feel a indentation or bump depending on the year. Raise the headrest and push on that spot. It will release the headrest.

Dave