Swapping leather seat covers

RollingThunder · Feb 2nd, 2006, 08:08

The drivers seat in my 940 is quite badly worn, but I recently bought a full interior from eBay. I plan to take the passenger seat cover from this interior which is relatively unmarked and put it on my drivers seat. Has anyone tried this before? I'd be grateful for any tips as there appears to be an awful amount of clips underneath!

Thanks,

sandythecaddie · Feb 2nd, 2006, 09:52

i recovered both front seats in my 440 and fitted an armrest at the same time. you'll need a pair of side cutters to cut the clips cos there's lots of them and they're very sharp at both ends!! when thats done you can lift the cover up to see the ties that hold the cover in position on the foam seat. these just pull through the holes precut in the foam. the cover can then be removed. refitting is easy cos you'll know what you're doing now. i used small cable ties in place of the metal clips to secure the covers. give yourself about an hour per seat and i'm sure you'll make a nice job. let me know how you get on.

ivor940 · Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:27

I agree that it should not be difficult. It can help to take digital photos of where clips go as its fun when you have finished, and there's bits left over. You may need to check if the lumbar adjustment will be ok on the wrong side when you transfer covers ( or there may be a hole left on the opposite side if you keep the lumbar adj on the correct side) When you have cover off, check frame for cracks as they are accessable to fix.

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RollingThunder · Feb 2nd, 2006, 12:41

This is great news chaps - many thanks! I'd read the brickboard description and it almost put me off - thought I'd ask here before looking for an auto upholsterer...

I'll give it a go when I get some free time.

Thanks again - much appreciated!

Feb 2nd, 2006, 08:08	#1
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Swapping leather seat covers The drivers seat in my 940 is quite badly worn, but I recently bought a full interior from eBay. I plan to take the passenger seat cover from this interior which is relatively unmarked and put it on my drivers seat. Has anyone tried this before? I'd be grateful for any tips as there appears to be an awful amount of clips underneath! Thanks, __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Feb 2nd, 2006, 09:52	#2
sandythecaddie not so new member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2017 16:18 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dundee	it's not too difficult! i recovered both front seats in my 440 and fitted an armrest at the same time. you'll need a pair of side cutters to cut the clips cos there's lots of them and they're very sharp at both ends!! when thats done you can lift the cover up to see the ties that hold the cover in position on the foam seat. these just pull through the holes precut in the foam. the cover can then be removed. refitting is easy cos you'll know what you're doing now. i used small cable ties in place of the metal clips to secure the covers. give yourself about an hour per seat and i'm sure you'll make a nice job. let me know how you get on.

Feb 2nd, 2006, 12:41	#4
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	...is the correct answer! This is great news chaps - many thanks! I'd read the brickboard description and it almost put me off - thought I'd ask here before looking for an auto upholsterer... I'll give it a go when I get some free time. Thanks again - much appreciated! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Feb 2nd, 2006, 10:27	#3
ivor940 Master Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2013 07:55 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Malahide View Photos By: ivor940	I agree that it should not be difficult. It can help to take digital photos of where clips go as its fun when you have finished, and there's bits left over. You may need to check if the lumbar adjustment will be ok on the wrong side when you transfer covers ( or there may be a hole left on the opposite side if you keep the lumbar adj on the correct side) When you have cover off, check frame for cracks as they are accessable to fix. ivor940 94 940 2.0 SE Turbo Est 5 spd 165.5k VOC member

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