Testing the bonding
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This test can either be performed without the upholstery installed or with partially installed upholstery.
- Press at those points illustrated above. Check that the heater pad follows the compression of the cushion.
- There must be no kinks or other defects in the heater pad when it is pressed.