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

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: Disconnecting Battery Negative Cable

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Preparations:

Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Compartment, Panel Over Front Edge Runner And Securing Bolts

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Remove:

Seat compartment (A). Lift up the front edge and push backward.
Seat belt from the seat mounting (bolt outside seat).
Panel (B) over front edge runner
4 securing bolts (C) on runners
Disconnect the connector to the heater element (under the seat cushion)
Disconnect the connector to the seat belt lock (under the seat cushion)

Lift the seat straight up (guide pins at the front and rear).

For further directions concerning the replacement of parts on the front seat, see Replacing Seat Assembly .