Just a couple of queries about my 480.
The gear knob is missing so I was wondering if anyone can reccomend a suitable replacement that will fit? (I'll be buying in the EU). I'm unfamilair with gear knobs and whether they have standardised fittings as I've never had to replace one before.
Also, the driver's seat does not fold forward to allow access to the rear. The lever does not work, it's not jammed, but rather the opposite, feels too loose. Anyone know a fix for this? Front passenger seat works fine.
Thank you for any and all help!
Gear knob and driver's seat not folding
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Gear knob and driver's seat not folding
1989 480 ES
Re: Gear knob and driver's seat not folding
broken wire between the 'handle' and the release catch is probable cause.Xedra wrote: ↑Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:18 pmJust a couple of queries about my 480.
The gear knob is missing so I was wondering if anyone can reccomend a suitable replacement that will fit? (I'll be buying in the EU). I'm unfamilair with gear knobs and whether they have standardised fittings as I've never had to replace one before.
Also, the driver's seat does not fold forward to allow access to the rear. The lever does not work, it's not jammed, but rather the opposite, feels too loose. Anyone know a fix for this? Front passenger seat works fine.
Thank you for any and all help!
fairly sure that there is a 'how to' by Jeff.
BEFORE you do anything with the seat repair ensure that the 'seat belt tensioners' (if fitted) are deactivated, the small arrow should point across the car.
I have an old gear lever top and from memory they are 'press-fit' , a VERY tight press fit, the HBOL suggets removal using a hammer
HBOL = Haynes Book of Lies
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: Gear knob and driver's seat not folding
Shame you don't have a GT
I have the same issue on the passenger seat and we could swap seats!
Edit: nevermind, mine is RHD so Volvo clearly didn't make the left seats very well
I have the same issue on the passenger seat and we could swap seats!
Edit: nevermind, mine is RHD so Volvo clearly didn't make the left seats very well
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Re: Gear knob and driver's seat not folding
Hi
Not only HBOL say : use a hammer , factory Green Books too . Have a gear knob and seat wire .
best
Marek
Not only HBOL say : use a hammer , factory Green Books too . Have a gear knob and seat wire .
best
Marek