1:24 On at least some revisions of these seats, the metal disc behind the recline wheel does not need to be removed. Just stick something like the the tips of pliers into two of the four holes on the metal disc so it cannot spin. You can then turn the plastic wheel clockwise (while keeping the metal disc stationary) and it will just pop off. If that works, you can reinstall the plastic wheel by doing the same in reverse.
Thankyuh! I need to replace the lower seat support and the 240 are made differently than the first gen 140 which I did in 1987 (spring replacement is MUCH easier on the original 140 series 1968-1971 seats, you can do them in-situ). Thumbs up!👍 Sorta neat that IPD links to your video!
Really helpful - it's more difficult to find repair videos for the 240 - series, nice clear explanation, very decent cam work (I know how hard it is to work your own). Thanks.
Great video. The seats are more complicated than they look! One trick for easily removing the headrests is to place your fist in between the top of the seat and the bottom rung of the headrest. Then use your other hand to feel down the back of the seat in line with the headrest post until you feel the little plastic release lever. Push it inward slowly while making a fist with the other hand until you feel the headrest detent release. Then move to the other side of the headrest repeat the process. Then, the headrests slip straight out easily.
Great video. Very helpful. Just thought I would add that the seat rails have two sets of holes, you can bolt on alternate holes to give a bit more rear travel.
The spring washer for the recliner knob with a flat screw driver tap counter back forwards .turn back 1/4 an washer comes off .Great video thanks again
hey Jordan,just wanted to say Thanks! the head rests were what i was having problems with. without taking off the covers its a bear Esp by yourself. Great tip on hanging the seat thats how i did it,off a swingset.
You saved me at least an afternoon of trying to figure out how to take the headrest off alone! I would've mashed it up badly if I didn't see your video --- thanks so so so much
Alright great video ! Just disassembled a 940 seat, the only thing you don't have to take off is the recliner knob...you can leave it attached. The inside has one torx screw and the cover come right up.
Really nice instructive video, thanks a lot! Used it to disassemble my 940 and 960 seats. Some parts are not a 100% the same but it's similar enough to take down the seats with no hassle. And the zip tie tip is golden!
Gurbinder... Jorden, You seem to be very knowledge and a patience gentleman. I was lucky to find your site. Have you posted any other video if so please let me know.I would like to get your phone # please, may be in future need your help.I am now refurbishing 240 volvo 88 it is a blue interior would you know where I could get the material? My email ...u1gurbinder@yahoo.ca
Jordan,you're a good teacher.but can you explain how do you do to reassemble the seat?another video lesson?Is hard to put again the springs in their locations.
The rings on the back of the seat are called Hog Rings. You can get the pliers and rings from almost any auto store, amazon, etc. www.autozone.com/interior/upholstery-hog-ring
This is so helpful! Thank you! I picked up replacement seats today for my 240 and was wondering how to pull them apart for some repairs. I'm curious, how did you shoot this video? I've found it impossible to make a how-to video with a smart phone in one hand!
My pleasure! I actually filmed it with my DSLR, step by step. To make things easier, I did one seat first and took notes, then planned my shots off of that.
Thanks for the great video! Do you think I can switch a passenger seat to drivers side? I know I have to use the same seat frame and rails. I got 2 black cloth passenger seats to replace a very bitched out beige vinyl drivers seat. Just hoping the pads and covers switch over. Thoughts and any other advice?
I would disassemble the seat from the back. Make it easier. When I assembled seats at Volvo Torslanda. I had 12 min to do both front seats. Seats and back came ready by itself Just assemble seat and back and put the rails on.
That was a great video. I did find your background very annoying though - it was so repetitive. There really is no need for music when you speak, it makes it hard to hear for folks with hearing issues.
Good video, but why do you put some annoying music in the background? It really makes it more difficult for people to hear what you’re saying. 99% of background music is just crap and is irritating to the listener.
8 years after you posted this, here I am needing it and appreciating your work. Nice!
Great video! Thanks for the help, second time watching!
1:24 On at least some revisions of these seats, the metal disc behind the recline wheel does not need to be removed. Just stick something like the the tips of pliers into two of the four holes on the metal disc so it cannot spin. You can then turn the plastic wheel clockwise (while keeping the metal disc stationary) and it will just pop off. If that works, you can reinstall the plastic wheel by doing the same in reverse.
This video was exactly what i needed to disassemble my volvo 240 front seat. Thanks for sharing!
Thankyuh! I need to replace the lower seat support and the 240 are made differently than the first gen 140 which I did in 1987 (spring replacement is MUCH easier on the original 140 series 1968-1971 seats, you can do them in-situ). Thumbs up!👍
Sorta neat that IPD links to your video!
Really helpful - it's more difficult to find repair videos for the 240 - series, nice clear explanation, very decent cam work (I know how hard it is to work your own). Thanks.
Happy to help! Hoping to film some more soon!
The 200 - series were the best Volvo ever made. Mine is a '90 with 294000 miles.
Great video. The seats are more complicated than they look! One trick for easily removing the headrests is to place your fist in between the top of the seat and the bottom rung of the headrest. Then use your other hand to feel down the back of the seat in line with the headrest post until you feel the little plastic release lever. Push it inward slowly while making a fist with the other hand until you feel the headrest detent release. Then move to the other side of the headrest repeat the process. Then, the headrests slip straight out easily.
This is what I needed.
Thank you
I love those old Volvos. Big strong comfortable cars.
The BEST 240 seat disassembly I have seem
Many thanks
Thanks! Hope it was helpful :)
Great video. Very helpful. Just thought I would add that the seat rails have two sets of holes, you can bolt on alternate holes to give a bit more rear travel.
Glad you mentioned this.I’m 6’3” and a late 80’s 240 is snug! My knee constantly rear against the middle console lol.
👏👏👏. 好🏆車
The spring washer for the recliner knob with a flat screw driver tap counter back forwards .turn back 1/4 an washer comes off .Great video thanks again
I’ll be doing the same thing to my 93 today, gotta keep ‘em clean. Good video
Great work dude! Professional instructions, good video editing.
You are a very talented video producer! Thank you
Peter Watkins Thanks!
the video was of great help. been trying to figure out how to remove my head rest and youve finally managed to show me how. thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video, Jordan.
THank you for your informative and highly valueable repair video
hey Jordan,just wanted to say Thanks!
the head rests were what i was having problems with.
without taking off the covers its a bear Esp by yourself.
Great tip on hanging the seat thats how i did it,off a swingset.
Great video man! Very detailed and helpful. You nailed every bit of it. Nice boots by the way:))
Thanks! I really appreciate it! For those wondering, the boots are Blundstone men's work series :)
You saved me at least an afternoon of trying to figure out how to take the headrest off alone! I would've mashed it up badly if I didn't see your video --- thanks so so so much
Alright great video !
Just disassembled a 940 seat, the only thing you don't have to take off is the recliner knob...you can leave it attached. The inside has one torx screw and the cover come right up.
You are a talented video producer. The angles were well staged. I hope this gets more views. You deserve it.
Thanks! Hopefully I'll have some time soon to crank out some more Volvo videos!
very informative video! will be taking my 242 seats apart sometime in the future. Glad you lined it out so well!
Really nice instructive video, thanks a lot! Used it to disassemble my 940 and 960 seats. Some parts are not a 100% the same but it's similar enough to take down the seats with no hassle. And the zip tie tip is golden!
Hey, thanks for making this video! It's very helpful! These seats are drying up to the point where we have to rebuild them.
Gurbinder
Your video helped me tremendously Very well put together. Thank you
My pleasure!
Gurbinder...
Jorden, You seem to be very knowledge and a patience gentleman. I was lucky to find your site. Have you posted any other video if so please let me know.I would like to get your phone # please, may be in future need your help.I am now refurbishing 240 volvo 88 it is a blue interior would you know where I could get the material? My email ...u1gurbinder@yahoo.ca
This video was exactly what i needed! Great Job!
Nice video , thanks you from France
Man, this was a really good video, thanks !
U should do videos for a living.this was perfect
Great video on how to disassemble a 240 seat. Unfortunately, I have a 740! lol But it did still prove helpful. Thanks! :)
awesome video, guy! Thank you.
i was putting new seat covers on realy help me out i new were to push to get the head rest off thanks alot
Great video, many thanks, helped a lot! Do You consider to make rear seat as well?
This video is totes amazeballs. You rock!
Your my hero...I got an ole 240 that I am about to do this very thing...
Jordan,you're a good teacher.but can you explain how do you do to reassemble the seat?another video lesson?Is hard to put again the springs in their locations.
GREAT Video - super helpful!
Awesome tutorial ,good information
Thank god for this video!
Solid video man, thanks for taking the time.
awesome video and many thanks, just got a junkyard seat that's just filthy and was wondering how the hell to get it apart, now I know
Well done! I'm going to replace the heated seat device and it looks like I need to take the entire seat cover. Thanks!
Great video. I think I can do it now. 👍
Thank you very much, great video
super thorough work thanks.
The rings on the back of the seat are called Hog Rings.
You can get the pliers and rings from almost any auto store, amazon, etc.
www.autozone.com/interior/upholstery-hog-ring
This is so helpful! Thank you! I picked up replacement seats today for my 240 and was wondering how to pull them apart for some repairs. I'm curious, how did you shoot this video? I've found it impossible to make a how-to video with a smart phone in one hand!
My pleasure! I actually filmed it with my DSLR, step by step. To make things easier, I did one seat first and took notes, then planned my shots off of that.
Thanks for the quick reply.
Are you OK Jordan, 4 years no any updates
Great information: thanks :)
Thanks for the great video! Do you think I can switch a passenger seat to drivers side? I know I have to use the same seat frame and rails. I got 2 black cloth passenger seats to replace a very bitched out beige vinyl drivers seat. Just hoping the pads and covers switch over. Thoughts and any other advice?
My pleasure! As long as the seat cushions are the same size/shape, you should be able to swap the cloth over with no problems, as far as I know.
Really helpful
Thank you
I would disassemble the seat from the back. Make it easier. When I assembled seats at Volvo Torslanda. I had 12 min to do both front seats. Seats and back came ready by itself Just assemble seat and back and put the rails on.
Thanks mate
Well done.
How did you get the seat out of the car? Thanks :) Great video
Pilar Larcade Good question! It's just four bolts. Here's a video that shows where they are: ua-cam.com/video/Jdz0fQizPho/v-deo.html
4 bolts on rails
..think 13 or 14 mm
What is that lever in the back for ?
Adjust the height it has 3 levels.
Thank you for mentioning the zip ties.
Great job, but the music is maddening
That was a great video.
I did find your background very annoying though - it was so repetitive. There really is no need for music when you speak, it makes it hard to hear for folks with hearing issues.
Good video, but why do you put some annoying music in the background? It really makes it more difficult for people to hear what you’re saying.
99% of background music is just crap and is irritating to the listener.