Second row headrests partially obstucting view in rear view mirror

[DutchDave63]

Does anyone else remove the second row headrests to get a "full view" from the rear view mirror? Maybe another solution is to just fold the second row down but it's nice to have them up to put smaller items there.

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[brumey]

I agree. They are borderline dangerous fir drivers who care what’s behind them. Mt 2014 ford escape had fold down headrest. Toyota seems so behind.

 

[Vincenzo]

Removed them from my PreRunner. Removed them from Tundra. And I removed them from the 4Runner

 

[Darkchief22]

i just keep the rear seats reclined

 

[Tarekith]

If they weren't holding my dog taco it would have been one of the first things I did to my 4runner. Still 100x better than my BMW X2 though.

 

[TRD Pro or Die Trying]

This is where it's nice to have that digital rear view mirror (if you're trim has it). I'm still trying to get used to it, but it gives you so much better coverage than the old school regular rear view mirror. I originally didn't think I'd use it much because I don't plan on towing, but it is useful (for me anyway) in daily driving.

 

[brumey]

Agree on the digital mirror.

do the rear headrest remove easily?
I am not at home to check. On previous vehicles, they had a button to depress on the lower stem.

 

[DutchDave63]

Agree on the digital mirror.

do the rear headrest remove easily?
I am not at home to check. On previous vehicles, they had a button to depress on the lower stem.

Yep. Same for these.

 

[Tarekith]

This is where it's nice to have that digital rear view mirror (if you're trim has it). I'm still trying to get used to it, but it gives you so much better coverage than the old school regular rear view mirror. I originally didn't think I'd use it much because I don't plan on towing, but it is useful (for me anyway) in daily driving.

I was really bummed to find out my ORP didn’t have the digital mirror, it’s has pretty much everything but that for some reason.

 

[Mickey]

Removed to garage in this 2025 and 2023. Also 2023 TACO.
Really trying to get used to the mirror. Seems like i want it but really different.

 

[ModernDay4Runner]

Yep. Same for these.

Are you guys saying it is possible to adjust to the rearview camera mirror? I've tried a few times and turned it off, finding it difficult to deal with. I guess I need to try again and give my eyes and brain a chance to adjust to it.

 

[Archer]

You have to have a digital camera Trim, it's not the backup camera on the info screen.

Or, buy a Wolfbox G900 and add the digital rearview.

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/thr...ideo-installation-and-review.6091/#post-77327

 

[wanna4runner]

Does anyone else remove the second row headrests to get a "full view" from the rear view mirror? Maybe another solution is to just fold the second row down but it's nice to have them up to put smaller items there.

 

[wanna4runner]

I removed the middle headrest and what a relief to be able to see the full view behind me. I generally don't have anyone in that seat position, so works perfect for me. The panoramic view is good in some cases but makes me a bit car sick like a 3D movie, so don't use it often and the solution for me was taking out the middle head rest.

 

[828findadventure]

I don't understand how it obstructs your view. I assume you mean when you are backing up. In that case you should use your back up camera while checking side view mirrors.

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