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Feb 24th, 2018, 22:26 | #1 |
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Adding under-seat storage trays to XC90 - EASY!
So one thing that always disappointed me on the XC90 was the lack of storage space, and the large amount of cavities in the car that the Volvo designers never bothered to utilize.
I have been toying with the idea of using the space under the 2nd row seats for some sort of storage for maps, DVDs, remote controls and the like. The seat has a flat metal base that is obviously made to hold things, as it has various mounting holes in it. But Volvo never made anything to put under the seat. So I investigated various solutions: plastic trays, maybe a drawer - and this week I found the PERFECT tray for the space. And from a well known Swedish supplier: IKEA!! Here's the instructions:
Have a beer and congratulate yourself on a job very well done!
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Feb 25th, 2018, 08:40 | #2 |
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Swedish accessories for Swedish cars.... nice one!
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Feb 25th, 2018, 11:16 | #3 |
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Nice idea. Thanks for sharing.
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Feb 25th, 2018, 13:30 | #4 |
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What a pity
Not available in Ikea Malaysia. Excellent find though
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Feb 25th, 2018, 13:37 | #5 |
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Damn!
You've given me a reason to visit Ikea. If I go without Mrs Ted my life will be hell. If I go with Mrs Ted, well: My life will be hell!!! Will this fit in all Mk1 XC90's? Mine is an early one.
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Feb 25th, 2018, 20:24 | #6 |
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Don't see why not, they all have the same rear seats do they not?
EXCEPT for the Executive with heater rear seats - that may have a heat seater control module mounted on the base of the set.
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Feb 26th, 2018, 10:27 | #7 | |
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I actually like them Ikea meatballs, so this is a good excuse to go. Just make sure the Mrs learn I went after-the-fact else I'll end up filling up the boot with useless junk.
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Feb 26th, 2018, 11:32 | #8 | |
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I can do it when I fit the 13 pin towbar cable later this week. Cheers Dave |
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Feb 26th, 2018, 19:27 | #9 |
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Well, Towbar cable arrived from UK today so I checked the seats...
I have an air duct "thing" under each seat. I'll have a proper - "down on my knees" look tomorrow - but it looks like a no go for this 2011 Exec Darn it. Cheers Dave |
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The new tray goes on top of the metal frame, and thus clears the air duct easily
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