240 7-seater

Jan 21st, 2004, 22:59

Hi everyone,
I have a 240 7-seater. I wish to know if the rear (6th & 7th) seats can be removed and fitted into any of the other older Volvo estates.
Thanks
Paul

Clifford Pope · Jan 22nd, 2004, 08:36

By older estates do you still mean 240s, or older models like 140 etc?
As far as I know they are standard for all the 200 series.
Don't forget when removing them that there are mounting backing plates that are part of the kit, not the car. In particular remember the 4-holed one in the middle of the floor, with a plate underneath just in front of the petrol tank. Two of the bolts hold the catch mechanism, but the other two secure the plate itself. If the threads are rusty this can be a real pain to remove. Buyers of allegedly complete secondhand kits neeed to be especially sure that they are getting this bit.
All other bolts can be angle-ground off and replaced if seized.

Jan 22nd, 2004, 10:03

Thanks for the quick reply. I was meaning an early 700/900.
I've not had one of these models, are they as good as the 240's?
Cheers
Paul

Peter Milnes · Jan 23rd, 2004, 02:04

You will need the seat conversion from a 700/900/90 for these larger cars. The inside measurements are quite a bit bigger than the dear old 240.

All the best, Peter

Clifford Pope · Jan 23rd, 2004, 08:29

Someone who has just fitted one in a 700 tells me that unlike the 240, all the backing plates and captive nuts are already in place. So forget my earlier waffle.

Jan 23rd, 2004, 22:19

Thanks for your help Gents,
Cheers
Paul

Jan 21st, 2004, 22:59	#1
belly1970 Guest Location:	240 7-seater Hi everyone, I have a 240 7-seater. I wish to know if the rear (6th & 7th) seats can be removed and fitted into any of the other older Volvo estates. Thanks Paul

Jan 22nd, 2004, 08:36	#2
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 07:38 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	RE: 240 7-seater By older estates do you still mean 240s, or older models like 140 etc? As far as I know they are standard for all the 200 series. Don't forget when removing them that there are mounting backing plates that are part of the kit, not the car. In particular remember the 4-holed one in the middle of the floor, with a plate underneath just in front of the petrol tank. Two of the bolts hold the catch mechanism, but the other two secure the plate itself. If the threads are rusty this can be a real pain to remove. Buyers of allegedly complete secondhand kits neeed to be especially sure that they are getting this bit. All other bolts can be angle-ground off and replaced if seized.

Jan 22nd, 2004, 10:03	#3
belly1970 Guest Location:	RE: 240 7-seater Thanks for the quick reply. I was meaning an early 700/900. I've not had one of these models, are they as good as the 240's? Cheers Paul

Jan 23rd, 2004, 02:04	#4
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: 240 7-seater You will need the seat conversion from a 700/900/90 for these larger cars. The inside measurements are quite a bit bigger than the dear old 240. All the best, Peter

Jan 23rd, 2004, 08:29	#5
Clifford Pope Not an expert but ... Last Online: Yesterday 07:38 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boncath	RE: 240 7-seater Someone who has just fitted one in a 700 tells me that unlike the 240, all the backing plates and captive nuts are already in place. So forget my earlier waffle.

Jan 23rd, 2004, 22:19	#6
belly1970 Guest Location:	RE: 240 7-seater Thanks for your help Gents, Cheers Paul

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