I have an 87 245 with a trashed parking brake console. I can't find a reasonably priced console with the seat heater switch cutouts but I can find any number of cheap brake covers without them. My question is why couldn't I relocate my switches into the blanks in the dash and use a cover without the switch mounts? Any problem doing this? Thanks in advance. Lanky

You could do that.

I've seen the parking brake console with the heated switch cutouts on eBay now and then.
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Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 216,000 miles (give or take)

there is a tan console with switches on ebay right now

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'82 DL - 151k, '93 945 - 99k

try volvoworld.com (not my favorite supplier but they do have good selection)

and try internetcarparts.com volvo saab wreckers

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'82 DL - 151k, '93 945 - 99k

Lank,

When I replaced my son's trashed 1983 244Ti front seats with a later model heated pair (w/switches) ... I simply rerouted the wires to the dash panel and poped the switches into a couple of blank spots. Worked like a charm. So yes, mounting the switches high instead of between the seats works. And it's a relatively easy job. You may have to extend some wires ... but a little good quality insulated wire and heat shrink should resolve that. Good Luck.