I am replacing the leather seat covers and I can't figure out how to remove the headrest grommets so I can slide the covers and foam off the back.

 

Anyone? I starting my upholstery R&R tomorrow.

 

With the back cover removed from the seat upper (leanback), you will see 2 metal Hairpin looking clips. Observe which way faces forward and pull the clips out. Look UP at the plastic headrest grommets, and you will see where to squeeze the tabs, to allow them to push up and out.

After installing new leather upholstery, I had to cut new holes for the grommets. I got a piece of "round stock" (Like a metal cloths hanger, but about 50% thicker). I sharpened a point on one end and inserted it straight UP to the grommet area, to find where to cut. I made a small X cut, then carefully trimmed a little leather away, to insert the grommet.

 

Is this for 1st gen LS? If so, where did you get new upholstery?

 

Upholstery on my 2006 LS430, bought from Richmond Auto Upholstery, Sugarland Texas. They have a website and are on Amazon and eBay.