XC70: Body Door trim removal (and replacement)

[al dm]

So, this is one of those "ask first before just pulling stuff apart" posts....

On my 2103 XC70 (D5 AWD), the large plastic trim on the bottom half of the driver's side passenger door is coming loose at the top. The drivers door itself looks like it will follow suit fairly soon.

I can see that there is tape between the trim and the door panel that looks like it has given up the ghost. So I need to replace it.

If I pull the trim panel out a little bit, I can see that there are white clips further down inside, so presumably the trim itself is held in place by these clips, which I presume push into holes in the door panels and then there is tape at the top and bottom edges of the trim panels?

I can order 3M automotive body moulding tape, which will presumably do the job admirably, but to do a proper job, I would like to remove the panels entirely, clean everything up and apply the new tape to the panels before putting them back in place.

So what's the best way to remove these panels? I'd like to break as few of the clips as possible and not damage the trim panels themselves. Do the clips just pop out fairly easily, or is there a specific knack to it?

All help and advice gratefully received!

(EDITED TO ADD: I think these are probably the correct clips: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391787590152)

[xavierx]

I assume the drivers side passenger door means the rear door? 🤣

[xavierx]

Part number for clips that might break on you :-

1376567

[37 RUBY]

Hello again

Proper trim removal tools and a tin of silicone spray are a must.

Locate a clip, slightly pry panel against the clip, small squirt of silicone spray directly around/on the clip and leave for 20 seconds or so then lever the clip open.
I've found this works quite well as the silicone provides a lubrication to both the clip and panel as its usually friction between the two that cause the clips to break when levered.
Also warmth makes the clips more pliable and less likely to break. A hairdryer can be employed.

...and yes its prudent to have spare clips.

[37 RUBY]

Originally Posted by xavierx

I assume the drivers side passenger door means the rear door? 🤣

I hope you selected the models in the future tab in Vida

Originally Posted by al dm

On my 2103 XC70 (D5 AWD), [/URL])

[xavierx]

Originally Posted by 37 RUBY

I hope you selected the models in the future tab in Vida

Thankfully I have VIDA 2122, the downside is that Aliens have taken over the planet

[al dm]

Originally Posted by 37 RUBY

Hello again

Proper trim removal tools and a tin of silicone spray are a must.

Locate a clip, slightly pry panel against the clip, small squirt of silicone spray directly around/on the clip and leave for 20 seconds or so then lever the clip open.
I've found this works quite well as the silicone provides a lubrication to both the clip and panel as its usually friction between the two that cause the clips to break when levered.
Also warmth makes the clips more pliable and less likely to break. A hairdryer can be employed.

...and yes its prudent to have spare clips.

The silicone spray is an excellent tip. Thank you.

I now have tape, clips, silicone spray and some trim tools on order. I'm off to Germany on my motorbike this weekend for a week, but all should be here when I get back and I will crack on...

I've also got some Owatrol Polytrol here, so will tart up the trim panels with that at the same time.

[al dm]

Originally Posted by xavierx

I assume the drivers side passenger door means the rear door? 🤣

Thanks, and yes it does. But I am actually talking about the exterior plastic trim on the outside of the doors.

Sadly, my VIDA is not playing ball with me and I don't know enough about Windows to fix it....

[xavierx]

That is called the "Fender Widener"

Volvo say they are one time use and need to be replaced each time (which is rubbish)

It is however near impossible to remove them without breaking the clips

These are the clips I use

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294186573872

[al dm]

Originally Posted by xavierx

That is called the "Fender Widener"

Volvo say they are one time use and need to be replaced each time (which is rubbish)

It is however near impossible to remove them without breaking the clips

These are the clips I use

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294186573872

:-) Nope....still not those ones. It's the plastic trim panels on the bottom of the actual doors themselves that I am talking about.