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Plastic trim S70

posted by  someone claiming to be Janusz on  Sun Nov 27 18:17 CST 2011 [RELATED]

Can someone tell me how to replace a plastic trim that is running along the windshield on top of the dashboard in my 1998 Volvo S70?

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    Plastic trim S70

    posted by  bryan goldberg on  Mon Dec 19 22:34 CST 2011
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    J,

    That IS the dashboard. It is not a separate part.

    Klaus is right that you have to remove the entire structure.

    What's the problem? Might have a suggestion.

    Bryan








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      Plastic trim S70

      posted by  janusz on  Mon Jan 2 03:38 CST 2012
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      Bryan:

      The plastic piece broke in three places, and now it makes an annoying sound when the car vibrates too much. This is why I think the bloody piece needs to be replaced.

      Thank you.
      janusz








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        Plastic trim S70

        posted by  bryan goldberg on  Mon Jan 2 07:30 CST 2012
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        Hi J,

        Here is the definitive link for removing and repairing the broken support tabs.

        http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s70-33/dash-board-removal-mounting-tab-repair-5802/

        It's a major project and some folks wait until replacing the evaporator since it requires removal of the dash. I've done mine and it was a major PITA. It had been bouncing around for years and many fastener receivers and tabs were broken and needed to be repaired.

        Check the BB archives for tips on preventing the problem from coming back. Also, search the web for repairs that don't require removal of the dash. YMMV on those techniques.

        This is like the ABS module problem--not a question of "if" but "when" for the 850/870 series.

        What were the engineers thinking when they came up with this design?

        Good luck,
        Bryan






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