V40 Passenger seat height adjustment

Martin Cox · Aug 9th, 2009, 16:28

My V40 has no height adjustment for the passenger seat and my wife has always found it on the low side. Reading through the handbook, I see that the height can be altered by the dealer if necessary.

I can see how the height can be adjusted but not exactly how to do it but I don't recall seeing anything in the Haynes manual.

I suspect the seat may have to come out but I'm reluctant to mess around without knowing exactly how to do it, principally because the seat is fitted with airbags.

Can anybody shed any light please?

Many thanks

Martin

btsam · Aug 9th, 2009, 16:50

ive had the drivers seat out to exend the travel on the rails - i'm 6ft 6!

its not a hard job but you habe to remove the centre console

didnt know you could adjust the passenger seat height

s

960kg · Aug 9th, 2009, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by btsam

didnt know you could adjust the passenger seat height

..........this is exactly my Curse......but the drivers seat!!...... i have a lever forward of the seat which does lower the front of the seat mainly, but i want the whole seat to go lower to be like my 850 T5........i sit to high and it effects my driving capability....anyone got any ideas how to lower the whole seat?........

T4 mikey · Aug 9th, 2009, 23:14

Don't know if this is any help but.......my seats have two plastic levers on the side,the front for angle and the rear for height.My wife has recently given birth so for the last few months she's been as high as it will go.to get the seat higher you have to pull the second lever whilst pulling up on the back of the seat.I'm assuming most of the seats to be the same in principle,if not a handbook covering your model should explain the process.

tt82 · Aug 10th, 2009, 08:23

my seat has two leves as well, have a good look and play around

Martin Cox · Aug 10th, 2009, 19:55

Thanks for your replies. On my 2002 V40S, (the 'hair shirt' model) a height adjustable passenger seat was a factory fitted optional extra which the original owner chose not to order. The driver's seat is, of course, fully adjustable in the usual manner with the two levers described.

I believe adjusting the height involves removing the seat entirely and using an alternative set of fixing points to attach it to the runners and then putting it all back again.

For interest, my local dealer has quoted £85 + VAT to do the job.

Martin

Clan · Aug 10th, 2009, 20:48

There are three sets of holes front and back on the passenger seat to raise or lower . The default position is centre , so you can raise or lower the front or back to suit .. Its best to take the seat out then you can see what you are doing ...

diddly12345 · Jan 11th, 2011, 20:18

Me and you both 960kg... If you find a cure let me know, you seen my post wee while back compared to my v70 its not good at all front and back need to be lowered. if i raise the back to stop soreness of legs on front of seat my head hits the roof dam it lol

diddly12345 · Jan 11th, 2011, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by btsam

ive had the drivers seat out to exend the travel on the rails - i'm 6ft 6!

its not a hard job but you habe to remove the centre console

didnt know you could adjust the passenger seat height

s

How did you extend rails for leg room is it easy enough? (hammer ????)

Avroflyer1 · Feb 22nd, 2011, 22:49

Clan
Back in August 2009 you gave some valuable advice on how to adjust the passenger seat up and down on a V40. Mine is very low and I want to raise it. Can it be done with the seat in situ and if not, do you have to disable the seat airbags/belt tightening mech etc? The car is a 2003 model - Bifuel.

Cheers

Avroflyer1

Aug 9th, 2009, 16:28	#1
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	V40 Passenger seat height adjustment My V40 has no height adjustment for the passenger seat and my wife has always found it on the low side. Reading through the handbook, I see that the height can be altered by the dealer if necessary. I can see how the height can be adjusted but not exactly how to do it but I don't recall seeing anything in the Haynes manual. I suspect the seat may have to come out but I'm reluctant to mess around without knowing exactly how to do it, principally because the seat is fitted with airbags. Can anybody shed any light please? Many thanks Martin

Aug 9th, 2009, 16:50	#2
btsam Master Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2016 08:26 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bolton	ive had the drivers seat out to exend the travel on the rails - i'm 6ft 6! its not a hard job but you habe to remove the centre console didnt know you could adjust the passenger seat height s __________________ Showroom thread - http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=85795

Aug 10th, 2009, 08:23	#5
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	my seat has two leves as well, have a good look and play around __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Aug 10th, 2009, 20:48	#7
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:35 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	There are three sets of holes front and back on the passenger seat to raise or lower . The default position is centre , so you can raise or lower the front or back to suit .. Its best to take the seat out then you can see what you are doing ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Aug 9th, 2009, 23:14	#4
T4 mikey Troublesome trucks rule Last Online: Oct 26th, 2019 22:18 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton	Don't know if this is any help but.......my seats have two plastic levers on the side,the front for angle and the rear for height.My wife has recently given birth so for the last few months she's been as high as it will go.to get the seat higher you have to pull the second lever whilst pulling up on the back of the seat.I'm assuming most of the seats to be the same in principle,if not a handbook covering your model should explain the process.

Aug 10th, 2009, 19:55	#6
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	Thanks for your replies. On my 2002 V40S, (the 'hair shirt' model) a height adjustable passenger seat was a factory fitted optional extra which the original owner chose not to order. The driver's seat is, of course, fully adjustable in the usual manner with the two levers described. I believe adjusting the height involves removing the seat entirely and using an alternative set of fixing points to attach it to the runners and then putting it all back again. For interest, my local dealer has quoted £85 + VAT to do the job. Martin

Jan 11th, 2011, 20:18	#8
diddly12345 Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 16:58 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: montrose	Me and you both 960kg... If you find a cure let me know, you seen my post wee while back compared to my v70 its not good at all front and back need to be lowered. if i raise the back to stop soreness of legs on front of seat my head hits the roof dam it lol

Feb 22nd, 2011, 22:49	#10
Avroflyer1 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 23:04 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Holt, North Norfolk	Clan Back in August 2009 you gave some valuable advice on how to adjust the passenger seat up and down on a V40. Mine is very low and I want to raise it. Can it be done with the seat in situ and if not, do you have to disable the seat airbags/belt tightening mech etc? The car is a 2003 model - Bifuel. Cheers Avroflyer1

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