S40 Front seat L <--> R swap?

PierreC · Sep 12th, 2020, 08:55

Is is possible to swap the (manual adjustment) front seats of a 2011 S40 R <--> L?

PNM · Sep 12th, 2020, 14:06

If you mean that you want to put a passenger seat in the driver's seat and vice versa, I would say probably not, they have airbags in them on one side incase of side impact which would now be useless, and I think it would probably confuse the seat occupancy sensors.

PierreC · Sep 12th, 2020, 21:13

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Originally Posted by PNM

If you mean that you want to put a passenger seat in the driver's seat and vice versa, I would say probably not, they have airbags in them on one side incase of side impact which would now be useless, and I think it would probably confuse the seat occupancy sensors.

Makes sense ... thank you!

PierreC · Sep 12th, 2020, 21:18

... so the next question is - how does one repair a "sagging" seat, i.e. one where the seat bottom is losing its form and support capabilities? Taking into consideration PNM's information that there is an airbag in there somewhere?

iainmd · Sep 15th, 2020, 12:22

The seat covers are removable and I think new bolsters are available from Volvo although don't expect them to be cheap. If you remove the seat (be sure to disconnect the battery first and leave for 5 mins or you'll get an airbag warning light that will require VIDA/dealer work to extinguish) you can remove the lower bolster cover and repair from there. The airbags are all in the upper seat section.

I've checked on VIDA and the padding is available as a replacement part. Beware though that if you have heated seats Volvo state that you cannot transfer the heating pad so you'd need to replace that as well further increasing the cost.

Sep 12th, 2020, 08:55	#1
PierreC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pretoria, South Africa	S40 Front seat L <--> R swap? Is is possible to swap the (manual adjustment) front seats of a 2011 S40 R <--> L? __________________ Pierre Current: 2016 V40 D4 AT & 2010 XC60 T6 AT Previous: 2015 V40 D3 AT, 2007 S60 2.5T MT, 2004 S60 2.0T MT, 2002 XC70 2.4T AT Autotech Tune, 1996 850 GLT MT

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PierreC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pretoria, South Africa	S40 Front seat L <--> R swap? ... so the next question is - how does one repair a "sagging" seat, i.e. one where the seat bottom is losing its form and support capabilities? Taking into consideration PNM's information that there is an airbag in there somewhere? __________________ Pierre Current: 2016 V40 D4 AT & 2010 XC60 T6 AT Previous: 2015 V40 D3 AT, 2007 S60 2.5T MT, 2004 S60 2.0T MT, 2002 XC70 2.4T AT Autotech Tune, 1996 850 GLT MT

Sep 15th, 2020, 12:22	#5
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	The seat covers are removable and I think new bolsters are available from Volvo although don't expect them to be cheap. If you remove the seat (be sure to disconnect the battery first and leave for 5 mins or you'll get an airbag warning light that will require VIDA/dealer work to extinguish) you can remove the lower bolster cover and repair from there. The airbags are all in the upper seat section. I've checked on VIDA and the padding is available as a replacement part. Beware though that if you have heated seats Volvo state that you cannot transfer the heating pad so you'd need to replace that as well further increasing the cost. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE Last edited by iainmd; Sep 15th, 2020 at 12:25.

Sep 12th, 2020, 14:06	#2
PNM Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:28 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midlands	If you mean that you want to put a passenger seat in the driver's seat and vice versa, I would say probably not, they have airbags in them on one side incase of side impact which would now be useless, and I think it would probably confuse the seat occupancy sensors.

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