Pictorial dismantling of 7/9-series front seats.

[PWRPUFF]

Quick little graphical view on how to dismantle the front seats for a 7/9 series to replace the cover, foam, and/or lumber support. Both driver and passenger seats are very similar.

http://www.powerpuff.net/volvo/seat/1.jpg

http://www.powerpuff.net/volvo/seat/2.jpg

http://www.powerpuff.net/volvo/seat/3.jpg

http://www.powerpuff.net/volvo/seat/4.jpg

http://www.powerpuff.net/volvo/seat/5.jpg

http://www.powerpuff.net/volvo/seat/6.jpg

http://www.powerpuff.net/volvo/seat/7.jpg

Use common sense to remove any additional parts, or if your's looks a little different. Leather and cloth covers may be slightly different, and may have used additional hog rings. Likewise, power and manual seat frames are somewhat different in assembly too. The steps and the concept are similar, however.

As an additional side note, one can remove the seat back cover without too much trouble with the seat still mounted.

If you are doing this to repair or replace the upholstery, removing them yourself would still save you some money, even if someone else will be doing the sewing.

-- Kane

[volvo9]

I've done this a few times when cleaning out cars. Throwing them in the washing machine cleans them up real good. They look almost brand new when done.