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Jeff Townsend
Well, as my search for the 945 to replace my 245 has not succeeded yet,
and since the old 245 was leaking more oil than the Exxon Valdez, I had
the front seals fixed, alternator belts replaced, and new timing belt
kit and water pump installed.
As I will have to drive off this investment for a while, I spent some
time yesterday trying to install the center console armrest that I got
off ebay some time ago. It is an "alleged" factory option, single
bracket style drivers right armrest.
I took out the plastic center console to locate the mounting point, no
luck. Hmm, well maybe it bolts to the seat....... took it apart, no
also. Seat belt bolt is to big, and would mount the armrest too low
anyway. Neighbors started to gather, all with opinions. Still nothing. I
googled for help, and every article mentions the ease of installing the
armrest, then falls short of actually saying how.
So, Whazzit. Again, single bracket, one mounting hole with an indexing
slot to keep the arm from rotating on the bolt, the mounting bracket is
curved and designed to fit something exactly. The armrest itself
ratchets up to clear hand brake, and is released by a button on the
front bottom lip. It is the appropriate "240 tan" color that screams
'80's Volvo. Am I missing an additional mounting bracket?
Thanx, Jeff
and since the old 245 was leaking more oil than the Exxon Valdez, I had
the front seals fixed, alternator belts replaced, and new timing belt
kit and water pump installed.
As I will have to drive off this investment for a while, I spent some
time yesterday trying to install the center console armrest that I got
off ebay some time ago. It is an "alleged" factory option, single
bracket style drivers right armrest.
I took out the plastic center console to locate the mounting point, no
luck. Hmm, well maybe it bolts to the seat....... took it apart, no
also. Seat belt bolt is to big, and would mount the armrest too low
anyway. Neighbors started to gather, all with opinions. Still nothing. I
googled for help, and every article mentions the ease of installing the
armrest, then falls short of actually saying how.
So, Whazzit. Again, single bracket, one mounting hole with an indexing
slot to keep the arm from rotating on the bolt, the mounting bracket is
curved and designed to fit something exactly. The armrest itself
ratchets up to clear hand brake, and is released by a button on the
front bottom lip. It is the appropriate "240 tan" color that screams
'80's Volvo. Am I missing an additional mounting bracket?
Thanx, Jeff