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      09-16-2024, 05:45 PM   #1
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Cuddle pillows

Has anyone installed cuddle pillows in their G30? I purchased a OEM pair from eBay but can't seem to figure out how to put them on the back seat head rests.
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      09-17-2024, 06:57 AM   #2
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Has anyone installed cuddle pillows in their G30? I purchased a OEM pair from eBay but can't seem to figure out how to put them on the back seat head rests.
I'll bite, what the hell is a cuddle pillow?
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      09-17-2024, 07:04 AM   #3
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I'll bite, what the hell is a cuddle pillow?
Ha ha, you are sure not the only one to ask this. They are these suede pillows that go to the second or last seats for some models like 7 series and X7. Picture attached as an example.
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I was wondering as well. Thought I had accidentally logged into the wrong website…..

Would those from a 7 fit a 5?
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I was wondering as well. Thought I had accidentally logged into the wrong website…..

Would those from a 7 fit a 5?
That is what I'm trying to figure out. They have these straps that appear to need to go somewhere in the headrest but my rear ones don't seem to have them. These are the ones I got
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rear headrests in 7 series have a front part that is different from the 5, as they have a hole through which you could pass these fastening straps. There are (chinese) cuddle pillows to be found on aliexpress, which have a longer straps and can be put around the headrest.

With that being said, your solution could be to find something to extend these straps and put them around the headrest.
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rear headrests in 7 series have a front part that is different from the 5, as they have a hole through which you could pass these fastening straps. There are (chinese) cuddle pillows to be found on aliexpress, which have a longer straps and can be put around the headrest.

With that being said, your solution could be to find something to extend these straps and put them around the headrest.
That is what I may need to do, I've seen some pillows with different straps. I'll see what I can find on the Internet. Thank you
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I'll bite, what the hell is a cuddle pillow?
Yep -- A whole list of one-liners came to mind until I saw the picture below. I must admit I never used my headrest for, well, resting. --Bob
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Yep -- A whole list of one-liners came to mind until I saw the picture below. I must admit I never used my headrest for, well, resting. --Bob
You and me both on the one liners, lol!
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I have fitted these to my G31 love the extra luxury in the passenger seats
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I have fitted these to my G31 love the extra luxury in the passenger seats
How did you fit them to the headrest? Did you have the same straps in the back of the pillows?
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Yes exactly the same I raised the headrests and just clipped the straps together
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Yes exactly the same I raised the headrests and just clipped the straps together
Would you please mind sharing a picture when you can? I feel like the straps on mine would not reach each other as they seem to be short. Or is there a trick to it?
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Made it work using some Velcro tape. Results are good and can't see anything from the back anyway.
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