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Feb 26th, 2024, 21:46 | #1 |
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Volvo 960 seatbelt maladies
Hey folks, hope you're all doing well.
I've just bought a new 3.0l 960 estate, I can see why it's so desirable now. The only problem i'm having is that the rear folding seats in the boot seem to be a DIY job. The seats don't match the colour of the others and the floor of the boot that they hide under looks suspiciously like a wooden board. i've got an upload of it here. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/attac...1&d=1708983068 The problem i'm having is that while the slots for the seats belts are present in the rear pillars, the actual mechanisms seem to be missing along with the buckles and anchors on the floor. Has anyone ever had to replace the mechanisms or anchors who can give me a few pointers on how it's done? I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to ask, i'm quite new to this thing Thanks |
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Feb 26th, 2024, 22:52 | #2 | |
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Feb 27th, 2024, 00:57 | #3 |
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It looks as though your car has both the dog guard and the rear-facing child seats. This is contrary to the manufacturer's specification, primarily because it seals the fate of your cargo-space passengers in the event of an accident. However, I think the seat belts that go with that seat share some of the same mounting points which may be why they have been omitted.
Original instructions for fitting either accessory are hard (impossible) to find online although there is some information in the FAQ. The attached are relevant pages from the options manual, including the safety warning. |
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But Forrest, OP seems to think that the seats/system is somehow diy, which it is not. Those seats are the correct seats and they actually look well preserved. I think the owner just assembled all the extras he had to make the car look good for the sale. btw, here a video of the assembly on a 940/740. I imagine the 960 is similar if not the same. [YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=qIlVyrBAdwY[/YOUTUBE]
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i was planning to remove the dog guard anyway seeing as i have no use for it. I'll check for mounting points when i get around to pulling it out. were the seatbelt components designed to be stowed away when not in use? |
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I have the 7 seater version which is all OEM, I'm happy to pop out in the daylight and take any pictures of mine for reference.
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I didn't have the seats anyway and I don't have kids, so I didn't bother that much.
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the problem i'm having is that the screw on the other end of the seatbelt won't fit into the roof mounts, and there doesn't seem to be anywhere to mount the buckles (the two for either seat are joined at the bottom) if you have any photos of the arrangement then that would be great! thanks |
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There is a video here that may help you.
Are you sure you have all the bits? The inertia reel part is concealed within the trim panel but the parked position also uses a buckle. In use, there is a double buckle fitted through the middle of the seat. |
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