S60 Drivers electric seat loose/rocking

ianabo · Dec 11th, 2008, 15:10

Hi,

Has anyone experienced any slight backward and forward movement in the drivers seat, usually during hard acceleration and braking? The electric seat still works perfectly, but its more annoying than anything. So was just wondering if there was any quick fix or any bolts to tighten?
Thanks

oilburner · Dec 11th, 2008, 16:33

Mine does it slightly, maybe nothing more than a slight movement sometimes. I've not let it worry me so far and after 13k miles it's not getting worse.

How much is slight for you? For me I'd guess it moves about 5mm or so.

hwoods · Dec 11th, 2008, 17:00

My 850 did this slight movement (tilt) when braking accelerating hard - I lived with it for 9 years, I suppose you just get used to it.

Maddog · Dec 11th, 2008, 17:19

There is a technical bulletin for this problem, can't recall the number. It involves the removal of two rivets used as the hinges at the front of the seat runners and replacement with two small bolts. I think with a decent drill bit it is possilble to do it yourself without removing the seat.

v8disco · Dec 12th, 2008, 09:34

Ah, so mine isnt the only one that does it. I'll have a look at the rivets over Christmas and if it looks like an easy job then i'll give it a go.

Maddog · Dec 12th, 2008, 13:54

I did take mine to the stealers to get it looked at and they initially wanted to change the runners until I mentioned the tech bulletin.

Badders · May 27th, 2019, 20:01

Hi

I have a similar issue on a 2013 V60 which I recently purchased from a main dealer as a Volvo select second hand.
They say nothing can be done..

Were the seats still the same design in 2013.

Is there any further info about this problem or does anyone have details of the mentioned technical bulletin or any other information about newer vehicles specifically V60 that i can use to motivate them..

Thanks in advance..

Badders

pierremcalpine · May 28th, 2019, 16:40

I’ve got the same issue on my 04 S60. Was resigned to just living with it but may have to look at this “technical bulletin.”

Dec 11th, 2008, 15:10	#1
ianabo New Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2009 12:24 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nottingham	S60 Drivers electric seat loose/rocking Hi, Has anyone experienced any slight backward and forward movement in the drivers seat, usually during hard acceleration and braking? The electric seat still works perfectly, but its more annoying than anything. So was just wondering if there was any quick fix or any bolts to tighten? Thanks

Dec 11th, 2008, 16:33	#2
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Oct 10th, 2023 14:26 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	Mine does it slightly, maybe nothing more than a slight movement sometimes. I've not let it worry me so far and after 13k miles it's not getting worse. How much is slight for you? For me I'd guess it moves about 5mm or so. __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Dec 12th, 2008, 09:34	#5
v8disco Senior Member Last Online: May 25th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woking	Ah, so mine isnt the only one that does it. I'll have a look at the rivets over Christmas and if it looks like an easy job then i'll give it a go. __________________ 07 XC70 geartronic

May 27th, 2019, 20:01	#7
Badders New Member Last Online: Jul 14th, 2019 22:34 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Newcastle under lyme	Same issue in a 2013 V60 Hi I have a similar issue on a 2013 V60 which I recently purchased from a main dealer as a Volvo select second hand. They say nothing can be done.. Were the seats still the same design in 2013. Is there any further info about this problem or does anyone have details of the mentioned technical bulletin or any other information about newer vehicles specifically V60 that i can use to motivate them.. Thanks in advance.. Badders

May 28th, 2019, 16:40	#8
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	I’ve got the same issue on my 04 S60. Was resigned to just living with it but may have to look at this “technical bulletin.” __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Dec 11th, 2008, 17:00	#3
hwoods Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2011 15:53 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Llandudno	My 850 did this slight movement (tilt) when braking accelerating hard - I lived with it for 9 years, I suppose you just get used to it.

Dec 11th, 2008, 17:19	#4
Maddog New Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2008 18:15 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne	There is a technical bulletin for this problem, can't recall the number. It involves the removal of two rivets used as the hinges at the front of the seat runners and replacement with two small bolts. I think with a decent drill bit it is possilble to do it yourself without removing the seat.

Dec 12th, 2008, 13:54	#6
Maddog New Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2008 18:15 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calne	I did take mine to the stealers to get it looked at and they initially wanted to change the runners until I mentioned the tech bulletin.

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