Rear seat not folding.

ThomasG · Oct 10th, 2019, 07:56

Hi all.

I won't have access to VIDA for few days (working away from home), and I wonder can I tackle this:

The latch that is holding the seat up doesn't work as it should.

I'm talking about the upright part of the seat: the slider that releases the latch does slide, but without much effort on my part, and doesn't release the latch. Obviously it is disengaged from the latch.
Because of that, I can't fold the seat down.

Is there any way to get to that mechanism with seat upright?

BlueRubber · Oct 11th, 2019, 14:42

This video shows you how to sort it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhYXFYp57ig

I had this issue with both of my seats.
On one of them I could remove the plastic cover and glue the broken plastic that pushes the seat release mechanism on that cover.
This wasn’t possible on the other side so I went to a scrap yard to find a replacement one.
If you have any issues just post up in the thread again.

scorpio stu · Oct 11th, 2019, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueRubber

This video shows you how to sort it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhYXFYp57ig

I had this issue with both of my seats.
On one of them I could remove the plastic cover and glue the broken plastic that pushes the seat release mechanism on that cover.
This wasn’t possible on the other side so I went to a scrap yard to find a replacement one.
If you have any issues just post up in the thread again.

Great post, I can now get both seats down and up. The black plastic lever has broken as has the complete cover. Going to see if i can get a replacement latch and plastic seat cover to make it look better.

scorpio stu · Oct 11th, 2019, 15:20

Does anyone have a plastic cover knocking about or knows the part number. Also, is the latch difficult to replace ?
Thanks

cheshired5 · Oct 11th, 2019, 15:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpio stu

knows the part number. Also, is the latch difficult to replace ?

Parts catalogue in Vida for the number if you can't see it printed on the part itself and the Removal and Replacement section of Vida in the Information tab will hopefully show the replacement procedure.

scorpio stu · Oct 11th, 2019, 15:43

I dont have vida

cheshired5 · Oct 11th, 2019, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpio stu

I dont have vida

Apologies.
Got you confused with another member with scorpio in their name who recently bought Dice and Vida from me.

scorpio stu · Oct 11th, 2019, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshired5

Apologies.
Got you confused with another member with scorpio in their name who recently bought Dice and Vida from me.

No problem. I have the broken cover parts (hopefully) and I'm going to TRY and piece it back together. If you are able to look up the part number I'd appreciate it but will keep looking .
Are you aware if the complete latch unit is difficult to replace as I've seen one on ebay. Thank you

ThomasG · Oct 11th, 2019, 16:55

Pm me your vin number and I'll check part number.

scorpio stu · Oct 11th, 2019, 17:14

Done, cheers

Oct 10th, 2019, 07:56	#1
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Rear seat not folding. Hi all. I won't have access to VIDA for few days (working away from home), and I wonder can I tackle this: The latch that is holding the seat up doesn't work as it should. I'm talking about the upright part of the seat: the slider that releases the latch does slide, but without much effort on my part, and doesn't release the latch. Obviously it is disengaged from the latch. Because of that, I can't fold the seat down. Is there any way to get to that mechanism with seat upright? __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Oct 11th, 2019, 14:42	#2
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	This video shows you how to sort it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhYXFYp57ig I had this issue with both of my seats. On one of them I could remove the plastic cover and glue the broken plastic that pushes the seat release mechanism on that cover. This wasn’t possible on the other side so I went to a scrap yard to find a replacement one. If you have any issues just post up in the thread again. __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Oct 11th, 2019, 15:20	#4
scorpio stu Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 07:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	Does anyone have a plastic cover knocking about or knows the part number. Also, is the latch difficult to replace ? Thanks __________________ Current cars: 2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Petrol 2002 V70 Petrol Triumph Sprint ST1050 Previous Volvos :2001 v70 2002 v770 244GLT saloon 244GLT Estate 740 gle saloon 760 turbo saloon 480 es.

Oct 11th, 2019, 15:43	#6
scorpio stu Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 07:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	I dont have vida __________________ Current cars: 2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Petrol 2002 V70 Petrol Triumph Sprint ST1050 Previous Volvos :2001 v70 2002 v770 244GLT saloon 244GLT Estate 740 gle saloon 760 turbo saloon 480 es.

Oct 11th, 2019, 16:55	#9
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Pm me your vin number and I'll check part number. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Oct 11th, 2019, 17:14	#10
scorpio stu Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 07:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	Done, cheers __________________ Current cars: 2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Petrol 2002 V70 Petrol Triumph Sprint ST1050 Previous Volvos :2001 v70 2002 v770 244GLT saloon 244GLT Estate 740 gle saloon 760 turbo saloon 480 es.

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