Removing seats and upholstery
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the seat, the lumber support and the backrest adjustment knobs and the upholstery for the backrest. See Components backrest, replacing (-2002) or Components backrest, replacing (2003-).
HINT: Only lift the backrest upholstery enough to expose the whiplash element.
Screw the backrest adjustment to the maximum reclining position.
NOTE:
Power seats: Use an external 12 V power source.
Release the adjustment mechanism. Fold the backrest forward.