I am about to replace the headliner in my 91 740 wagon. This will be the 4th headliner I've done, but this is the first time I've had a car with the big plastic wind deflector on the roof (as opposed to the 2" metal deflector that raises up when you open the sunroof).

I need to remove the plastic wind deflector in order to get the sunroof panel out. Upon first glance it looks like it is being held on by 2 metal brackets that are fastened to the roof. However when I removed these brackets the deflector was still firmly attached to the top of the car. I don't see anything else holding it on, and I'm hesitant to try to force it.

Is this glued on, or just being a little stubborn? Any tips to remove it (in one piece)?

Thanks!

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Matt L. -- Cary, NC -- '91 740 wagon

You probably have the smaller metal one that raises automatically when the sunroof opens, right? The black metal one? Get rid of the plastic one if so, and remove the glue with a gentle solvent. Car looks a lot smoother that way. Just a thought.
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Darius in Albany NY '86 744 GLE (175K, given to my mother-in-law); '91 745 Turbo (174K-my 'Little Red Wagon'), '00 Toyota Camry (65K - my wife's transportation appliance)

Matt,

How does the plastic wind deflector interfere with the removal? I am very interested since I will be removing my sunroof headliner to have it reupholstered on Monday. I'm removing/reinstalling the sunroof part while a shop does the rest of the headliner. The volvo service manual makes no mention of having to remove the plastic deflector.
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Paul NW Indiana '89 740 Turbo 110,000

It is glued too. Try using dental floss under it and after you get it off then get the old glue off and buy some double sided tape from the parts store to put it back on with.
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Leon Ramseur in NC, 2001 V70XC, 2001 V70T5,1997 855 for sale, & 1990 745.