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Date:         Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:16:36 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Installing Volvo Front Seats
Comments: To: C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <176e7f501002211839t16914894mcb4e89ab67febc4a@mail.gmail.com>
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On Feb 21, 2010, at 6:39 PM, C B <cunegonde.van.westfalia@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I have found the needed seat slider tracks, so it's time to install > the > new-to-Cunegonde Volvo 240 manual adjust seats - with bun warmers. > Anyone have some suggestions on best practices for mounting the > salvaged > sliders onto the Volvo seat supports, and any potential problems > with my > passenger side swivel base? I assume the driver's seat won't swivel, > because > the much larger Volvo seat interferes with the kitchen cabinet and > steering > wheel. > Also, can I re-use the Volvo bun warmer switches, and suggestions on > how to > wire? Perhaps with a relay and direct wire to aux battery? > -- > Bretts

I am not familiar with the Volvo tracks but if you have swivels on both sides, that's the best place to install your sliders. The installation would be reversible then should you wish to at a later date.

The seat warmers are tricky if you retain the seat swivels. You will need to have enough slack in the wires so they don't break when swivelling the seat. You might consider buying a heated seat switch designed for the Vanagon to simplify installation. IIRC, they are still available new from VW or used from a couple of vendors in Europe who sell on TheSamba and Ebay.

BenT Sent from my mobile device


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