Front Seat With Pre-Fitted SIPS Bag, Replacing: Installation

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 Seat Compartment, Panel Over Front Edge Runner And Securing Bolts

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First check that the new front seat's SIPS bag is secured with the transport lock fitted on the sensor unit.

Assemble the seat in the reverse order to Removing .

NOTE: The outer, rear fastening bolt (C) is tightened last. Otherwise the seat will be secured askew.

Tighten to:

Seats/floor: 40 Nm

Belt: 20 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Transport Lock On Sensor Unit And Seat Compartment

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When the front seat is in position

Do not forget to unlock the SIPS bag!

Remove the transport lock on the sensor unit.
Fit the transport lock from the holder on the inside of the seat compartment.
Install the seat compartment.

Fig 3: Identifying Decal On Driver's Side B-Pillar

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Change to the decal with the new date for the SIPS bag left and/or right side. Placed on the driver's side B-pillar.

The decal is supplied with the new SIPS bag seat.