I have an '04 XC90. The driver's seat is torn, the seat heater doesn't work, and the lumbar support is broken. The passenger seat is fine.

This is either a really stupid question or an intriguing possibility. Can I swap the two sides? I know that I would have to swap the electronic controls as well and that the lumbar support knob would then be on the wrong side, but is it possible to do that (swap the electronics)? It occurred to me that perhaps the seats might be the same and then just have the electronics attached later.

Thanks

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Airbag would be on the wrong side. Best not to mess with how that SRS system is engineered and implemented.

Seats can be removed and messed with, but be sure to hide the key somewhere far away while the seats are out. And always keep in mind that there's an explosive device in there (two if the pyrotechnic seat belt pretensioner is also contained in the seat too).

I only have reference to an 850 seat, and that is a no go. The SIPS tube (passive) is elongated on the outboard side. The seatbelt and it's anchor would have to be transferred. So, no.

But, the seat skin for the bottom can be swapped. And while the seat is out, you can investigate why the seat heater doesn't work, usually a broken wire under the seat.

If you remove the seats, you may not put the key in the ignition. If the key is turned to on, the SRS light will turn on and never turn off. Best bet is to unhook the battery.

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Keeping it running is better than buying new

Thank you! I'll be living with them as they are.