V70 Body/Trim: - Removing door and sill trims

GaryS40 · Jul 22nd, 2021, 15:27

Hi all
It's been a long time since I was last on here!
Can anyone recommend the best way to remove door rubbing strips, lower door trims and sill covers, please?

Looking to get them painted black, as they are starting to fade a bit, as its 19 years old.

Thanks in advance
Gary

Georgeandkira · Jul 22nd, 2021, 19:12

My Haynes manual (#4263-dated 2006) depicted every sill/trim fastener/clip as a straight, shove in style of diamond shaped white plastic (nylon?).
I saw no "Christmas trees".

Get a can of plain silicone lube (real thin bodied) with a straw. The smallest of shots can ease removal.

Ask at a body shop where they source their replacement body hardware and go there for any 19 year old clips which may break.
A Volvo dealership WITH A BODY SHOP would be another source.

stuart bowes · Jul 22nd, 2021, 19:26

Personally I was just planning on masking up the car and spray them in-situ - take away the risk of snapping

Front bumper bits come off easily thankfully

GaryS40 · Jul 22nd, 2021, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

Personally I was just planning on masking up the car and spray them in-situ - take away the risk of snapping

Front bumper bits come off easily thankfully

I am considering the masking version, but one of the bottom trims has been stuck back on with mastic, so I just wonder how many others aren't right.

Gary

GaryS40 · Jul 22nd, 2021, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

My Haynes manual (#4263-dated 2006) depicted every sill/trim fastener/clip as a straight, shove in style of diamond shaped white plastic (nylon?).
I saw no "Christmas trees".

Get a can of plain silicone lube (real thin bodied) with a straw. The smallest of shots can ease removal.

Ask at a body shop where they source their replacement body hardware and go there for any 19 year old clips which may break.
A Volvo dealership WITH A BODY SHOP would be another source.

I might have a go at this tomorrow morning.

I have lubricant spray and various trim prying or lifting tools.

Fingers crossed, but I'll be replacing all of the clips anyway.

Cheers
Gary

GaryS40 · Jul 22nd, 2021, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

Front bumper bits come off easily thankfully

Is it the same got the rear bumper trims, or are they a PITA?

Gary

stuart bowes · Jul 22nd, 2021, 20:03

That's a good question and I'd be interested to know as well

I have a big bit of black plastic across the top right by the boot opening and there's a kind of rubber weather strip across the gap that was coming loose so I glued it back on

Tbh that's the main reason for putting it off so far.. other than that just need to order up more of the spray paint I used on the wheels and grill (dark anthracite) for uniformity

GaryS40 · Jul 31st, 2021, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

That's a good question and I'd be interested to know as well

I have a big bit of black plastic across the top right by the boot opening and there's a kind of rubber weather strip across the gap that was coming loose so I glued it back on

Tbh that's the main reason for putting it off so far.. other than that just need to order up more of the spray paint I used on the wheels and grill (dark anthracite) for uniformity

Good news, regards the rear bumper trim removal!
It's unbelievably easy to remove.
Trim tool under the leading edge, similar to the fronts and prise away from bumper, round the corner and it just lifts off.
The centre section is just as straight forward.
Unclip the lower edge first, all the way across, lift the trim up toward the boot space and it unclip from the bumper, just before the flexible rubber trim.

I also managed to get the lower door trim off, just two screws and two clips. 20 clips ordered from eBay for less than £6!

The rubbing strip seems to be glued on, so they'll be staying where they are.

Photos of the parts attached.

Gary

john493 · Apr 4th, 2022, 10:42

On my 2006 V70, recently purchased, it looks like the right hand sill cover has been rubbing on the paintwork inside the rear door, leading to the start of corrosion.
Not sure why, as it all looks 100% original & I've never had this on previous P2s.
Anyone here had similar ? I know I've got to remove the sill cover to deal with it.
TIA

rgracin · Apr 7th, 2022, 12:07

My 2007 is looking like that too.

Haven't got round to taking it off to have a proper look. I hope it's not a can of (tin) worms!

Jul 22nd, 2021, 15:27	#1
GaryS40 VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 20:12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montrose	Removing door and sill trims Hi all It's been a long time since I was last on here! Can anyone recommend the best way to remove door rubbing strips, lower door trims and sill covers, please? Looking to get them painted black, as they are starting to fade a bit, as its 19 years old. Thanks in advance Gary __________________ Current car: 2002 V70 2.4T SE Mod's so far: Orpheus alloys, 10.1" android multimedia head unit, Nappa leather rebuilt, wood trimmed m/function steering wheel, Polestar blue and black calipers, Pipe Dynamics custom turbo back stainless steel exhaust, with 200 cell sports cat, R engine and injector rail covers, tinted rear windows. Previous cars: 1982 760 GLE saloon 1989 740 GLE estate 1991 440 S 2003 S40 S - Gone but not forgotten. ☹ 16 non Volvos.

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Jul 22nd, 2021, 20:03	#7
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Yesterday 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	That's a good question and I'd be interested to know as well I have a big bit of black plastic across the top right by the boot opening and there's a kind of rubber weather strip across the gap that was coming loose so I glued it back on Tbh that's the main reason for putting it off so far.. other than that just need to order up more of the spray paint I used on the wheels and grill (dark anthracite) for uniformity __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Jul 22nd, 2021 at 20:06.

Jul 22nd, 2021, 19:12	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	My Haynes manual (#4263-dated 2006) depicted every sill/trim fastener/clip as a straight, shove in style of diamond shaped white plastic (nylon?). I saw no "Christmas trees". Get a can of plain silicone lube (real thin bodied) with a straw. The smallest of shots can ease removal. Ask at a body shop where they source their replacement body hardware and go there for any 19 year old clips which may break. A Volvo dealership WITH A BODY SHOP would be another source.

Apr 7th, 2022, 12:07	#10
rgracin Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:04 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Essex/Suffolk	My 2007 is looking like that too. Haven't got round to taking it off to have a proper look. I hope it's not a can of (tin) worms!

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