"lock" on seat sliders trim

Dr. Rog · Sep 3rd, 2010, 18:57

Hi, me again.

I want to swap the nice leather seats from my 940 GLE to my "new" 940 SE, which has naff seats and a broken lumbar support.

The drivers seat has a small round lock, like on a computer, fitted to the plastic cover over the seat securing screw. the new one does not.

What does the lock do? I always thought it was to stop tampering with the seat, or rather the crash sensor, causing the airbag to go off.

The car has an enhanced alarm, with ultrasonic sensors and an isolation switch in the boot. Could this be part of that?

Many thanks.

gpl1968 · Sep 3rd, 2010, 20:17

Could you post a pic of the plate? Also what year is the car?

Dr. Rog · Sep 4th, 2010, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by gpl1968

Could you post a pic of the plate? Also what year is the car?

Yes, I would have done yesterday but my daughters phone was flat, (the best camera I had access to.)

They are both 1996, or rather "N" plate.

The red SE is March '96
The green GLS is April 96.

Dr. Rog · Sep 4th, 2010, 12:41

Here we go: (boy does that look scruffy)

940SportsEdition · Sep 4th, 2010, 13:04

Looks to me as if it is to switch off the alarm maybe for when the vehicle is sent in for servicing, or if the keyfob battery fails. could even be for the immobiliser or some other electrical item.

CTCNetwork · Sep 4th, 2010, 13:52

Hi,

What he says ^^^

It is certainly not a standard fitment. That piece of plastic should, in theory, lever/clip off and thus giving access to the seat bolt.

Des. . .

Dr. Rog · Sep 4th, 2010, 21:21

Thanks guys. I will lever-off with impunity.

The car also has a high security switch lying in the boot side bins, ultrasonic detectors, a glass breakage detector, (same as the SE) and a sounder under the bonnet. Clearly someone did not want it stolen.

The new SE has Volvo guard stickers, but no key fob remote and no ultrasonics so I may ask a few more questions.

I think they would be better in a new thread? "Rejuvenating a Volvo-guard alarm"

Sep 3rd, 2010, 18:57	#1
Dr. Rog Master Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2017 22:15 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingsclere	"lock" on seat sliders trim Hi, me again. I want to swap the nice leather seats from my 940 GLE to my "new" 940 SE, which has naff seats and a broken lumbar support. The drivers seat has a small round lock, like on a computer, fitted to the plastic cover over the seat securing screw. the new one does not. What does the lock do? I always thought it was to stop tampering with the seat, or rather the crash sensor, causing the airbag to go off. The car has an enhanced alarm, with ultrasonic sensors and an isolation switch in the boot. Could this be part of that? Many thanks.

Sep 3rd, 2010, 20:17	#2
gpl1968 VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:42 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wirral View Photos By: gpl1968	Could you post a pic of the plate? Also what year is the car? __________________ Gavin 1997 945 CD (B230FK) [RIP: 1991 945 Turbo (B230FT) 1992 945 SE turbo (B200FT)]

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940SportsEdition From sweden with love Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2016 00:52 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton	Looks to me as if it is to switch off the alarm maybe for when the vehicle is sent in for servicing, or if the keyfob battery fails. could even be for the immobiliser or some other electrical item. __________________ [URL=http://www.mybannermaker.com][/URL V40 1.9T4, V40 1.8 xs Previous car 940 Sports Edition, Graphite galaxy's, turbo plus kit, roof bars, dog guard, load cover, load tray, seven seats.

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, What he says ^^^ It is certainly not a standard fitment. That piece of plastic should, in theory, lever/clip off and thus giving access to the seat bolt. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Sep 4th, 2010, 21:21	#7
Dr. Rog Master Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2017 22:15 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingsclere	Thanks guys. I will lever-off with impunity. The car also has a high security switch lying in the boot side bins, ultrasonic detectors, a glass breakage detector, (same as the SE) and a sounder under the bonnet. Clearly someone did not want it stolen. The new SE has Volvo guard stickers, but no key fob remote and no ultrasonics so I may ask a few more questions. I think they would be better in a new thread? "Rejuvenating a Volvo-guard alarm" __________________ Cheers Rog Previously owned 1996 940 SE auto and GLE manual, both B230FK estates.

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