Transposed (ok, copied) from Rob's post on Facebook MVS.
The Problem: A simple whole-seat swap will trip airbag, and CANBUS SRS codes.
The Solution: Swap skins and pads.
Sometimes you just want a really comfy seat. I don't recommend doing this.
So onto the fact I did this.... I swapped the skin and cushions from an 05 S60R seat to my 03 V70 seat. The seat heaters are the same connectors, which is rather nice, but I had to use the old airbag, and electronics due to the CANBUS on this car.
Not bad once you get in a rhythm, but a bunch doesn't fit the way you'd expect. The back adjustment knob is higher on an 05, so had to cut the leather a little for it to fit the 03. Also you'll have to swap the head rest skins. I haven't yet, but the 03 has a wider footprint then the 05. To remove the head rest, feel at the back of the seat, where the top seam is, like 6 inches above the pocket, and "pop" it. Takes a lot of feeling around, took me a little.
Other things to note, I had to extend the connector for the 05 back heater to hook up as well. I used a grinding wheel, and a drill to level out the seat cushion springs from the 05 for mounting, hence, the self tappers. 05 cushions just clip instead of hog rings.
But again, I don't recommend this headache, unless you're like me, and everything you drive needs to be comfy!!
Get email notification of topic replies. Log in or register (free). Amazon Link Buy anything with this and it helps MVS!
2005 R Seat into 2003 V70 - How To
- matthew1
- Site Admin
- Posts: 10863
- Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2002 11:03 am
- Year and Model: 850 T5, 1997
- Location: Denver, Colorado, US
- Has thanked: 713 times
- Been thanked: 309 times
2005 R Seat into 2003 V70 - How To
- Attachments
-
- 74484062_10157203641633876_7080018721464385536_n.jpg (38.94 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 74484770_10157203641708876_6622072180035289088_n.jpg (54.09 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 75540163_10157203641778876_779308029014179840_n.jpg (35.02 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 77124316_10157203641823876_6942029698645884928_n.jpg (46.36 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 75580426_10157203641868876_5132464667221819392_n.jpg (39.62 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 72257954_10157203641898876_1550911049908092928_n.jpg (47.59 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 76954517_10157203641963876_8007996979005095936_n.jpg (71.17 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 72279873_10157203642013876_2433632622870528000_n.jpg (44.22 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 75485169_10157203642103876_6233410809779716096_n.jpg (60.89 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 74666248_10157203642148876_8649967381415723008_n.jpg (53.59 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 74842684_10157203642193876_8252697689813155840_n.jpg (50.54 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 75302641_10157203642258876_5704843362348040192_n.jpg (45.99 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 74522296_10157203642298876_3566128147780861952_n.jpg (24.38 KiB) Viewed 39 times
-
- 71789703_10157203642343876_728140339860209664_n.jpg (37.74 KiB) Viewed 39 times
Help keep MVS on the web -> click sponsors' links here on MVS when you buy from them.
Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a kickback.
1997 850 T5, MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace [gone]
2004 V70 R [gone]

Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a kickback.
1997 850 T5, MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace [gone]
2004 V70 R [gone]

- abscate
- MVS Moderator
- Posts: 23712
- Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:54 pm
- Year and Model: 99T5 ,99S70,2005V70
- Location: NYC, ALBANY NY
- Has thanked: 440 times
- Been thanked: 1333 times
Re: 2005 R Seat into 2003 V70 - How To
My hands ache just looking at those pictures
Empty Nester
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 BMW
Link to Maintenance record thread
Link To Volvo Glossary
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 BMW
Link to Maintenance record thread
Link To Volvo Glossary
- matthew1
- Site Admin
- Posts: 10863
- Joined: Sat Sep 14, 2002 11:03 am
- Year and Model: 850 T5, 1997
- Location: Denver, Colorado, US
- Has thanked: 713 times
- Been thanked: 309 times
Re: 2005 R Seat into 2003 V70 - How To
So then do SRS codes make your mind ache? 

Help keep MVS on the web -> click sponsors' links here on MVS when you buy from them.
Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a kickback.
1997 850 T5, MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace [gone]
2004 V70 R [gone]

Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a kickback.
1997 850 T5, MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace [gone]
2004 V70 R [gone]

- abscate
- MVS Moderator
- Posts: 23712
- Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:54 pm
- Year and Model: 99T5 ,99S70,2005V70
- Location: NYC, ALBANY NY
- Has thanked: 440 times
- Been thanked: 1333 times
Re: 2005 R Seat into 2003 V70 - How To
Oh crap, slow can Bus speed in 2003. That’s not going to work, is it?
Empty Nester
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 BMW
Link to Maintenance record thread
Link To Volvo Glossary
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 BMW
Link to Maintenance record thread
Link To Volvo Glossary
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post