Great video. The seats are more complicated than they look! One trick for easily removing the headrests is to place your fist in between the top of the seat and the bottom rung of the headrest. Then use your other hand to feel down the back of the seat in line with the headrest post until you feel the little plastic release lever. Push it inward slowly while making a fist with the other hand until you feel the headrest detent release. Then move to the other side of the headrest repeat the process. Then, the headrests slip straight out easily.
Great video. Very helpful. Just thought I would add that the seat rails have two sets of holes, you can bolt on alternate holes to give a bit more rear travel.
The spring washer for the recliner knob with a flat screw driver tap counter back forwards .turn back 1/4 an washer comes off .Great video thanks again
1:24 On at least some revisions of these seats, the metal disc behind the recline wheel does not need to be removed. Just stick something like the the tips of pliers into two of the four holes on the metal disc so it cannot spin. You can then turn the plastic wheel clockwise (while keeping the metal disc stationary) and it will just pop off. If that works, you can reinstall the plastic wheel by doing the same in reverse.
Really nice instructive video, thanks a lot! Used it to disassemble my 940 and 960 seats. Some parts are not a 100% the same but it's similar enough to take down the seats with no hassle. And the zip tie tip is golden!
Gurbinder... Jorden, You seem to be very knowledge and a patience gentleman. I was lucky to find your site. Have you posted any other video if so please let me know.I would like to get your phone # please, may be in future need your help.I am now refurbishing 240 volvo 88 it is a blue interior would you know where I could get the material? My email ...u1gurbinder@yahoo.ca
I would disassemble the seat from the back. Make it easier. When I assembled seats at Volvo Torslanda. I had 12 min to do both front seats. Seats and back came ready by itself Just assemble seat and back and put the rails on.
This is so helpful! Thank you! I picked up replacement seats today for my 240 and was wondering how to pull them apart for some repairs. I'm curious, how did you shoot this video? I've found it impossible to make a how-to video with a smart phone in one hand!
My pleasure! I actually filmed it with my DSLR, step by step. To make things easier, I did one seat first and took notes, then planned my shots off of that.
Thanks for the great video! Do you think I can switch a passenger seat to drivers side? I know I have to use the same seat frame and rails. I got 2 black cloth passenger seats to replace a very bitched out beige vinyl drivers seat. Just hoping the pads and covers switch over. Thoughts and any other advice?
Good video, but why do you put some annoying music in the background? It really makes it more difficult for people to hear what you’re saying. 99% of background music is just crap and is irritating to the listener.
Really helpful - it's more difficult to find repair videos for the 240 - series, nice clear explanation, very decent cam work (I know how hard it is to work your own). Thanks.
Thankyuh! I need to replace the lower seat support and the 240 are made differently than the first gen 140 which I did in 1987 (spring replacement is MUCH easier on the original 140 series 1968-1971 seats, you can do them in-situ). Thumbs up!👍 Sorta neat that IPD links to your video!
Alright great video ! Just disassembled a 940 seat, the only thing you don't have to take off is the recliner knob...you can leave it attached. The inside has one torx screw and the cover come right up.
hey Jordan,just wanted to say Thanks! the head rests were what i was having problems with. without taking off the covers its a bear Esp by yourself. Great tip on hanging the seat thats how i did it,off a swingset.
The rings on the back of the seat are called Hog Rings. You can get the pliers and rings from almost any auto store, amazon, etc. www.autozone.com/interior/upholstery-hog-ring
That was a great video. I did find your background very annoying though - it was so repetitive. There really is no need for music when you speak, it makes it hard to hear for folks with hearing issues.
Jordan,you're a good teacher.but can you explain how do you do to reassemble the seat?another video lesson?Is hard to put again the springs in their locations.
You saved me at least an afternoon of trying to figure out how to take the headrest off alone! I would've mashed it up badly if I didn't see your video --- thanks so so so much
Pilar Larcade Good question! It's just four bolts. Here's a video that shows where they are: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Jdz0fQizPho.html
