Replacing the backrest motor and potentiometer: Removal: Preparations

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Upholstery At Lower Edge Of Protective Pad

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Remove:

the battery negative lead.
the seat from the car according to Lifting the power seat in and out .
the upholstery according to Removing the lower section of the backrest upholstery .
the locking washer from the drive shaft.

Fig 2: Identifying Motor/Potentiometer

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the screw securing the motor mounting.

Pull out the drive shaft far enough that the motor with the potentiometer can be removed.

Cut off the tie strap.

Disconnect the connectors for the motor and the potentiometer.

Remove one screw.

Remove the potentiometer from the motor using a screwdriver.

NOTE:

Check the position of the potentiometer on the motor before removing it.

Replace the motor / potentiometer.

Connect the motor and potentiometer.

Install:

In reverse order.