XC 90 roof query

Blaven11 · Feb 25th, 2012, 18:52

Hi all,

I have recently taken possession of the above vehicle which is a 2011 model year variant.

I've noticed that the rear quarter of the roof, just in front of the tailgate is covered with what appears to be either a mild steel or re-enforced plastic over the roof itself.

It has fixings built into it for roof bars.

Is there a purpose for this, or, is it just part of the design

Jim314 · Feb 25th, 2012, 21:05

Someone on this site stated that there is an antenna in the black (plastic?) panel on the back of the roof.

What do you mean it has fixings for roof bars? Does your vehicle have the longitudinal rails on the sides of the roof?

Beavis · Feb 25th, 2012, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaven11

Hi all,

Is there a purpose for this, or, is it just part of the design

its where the gps, antenna things are. from memory theres at least 3 or 4 components up there which can be accessed by dropping the rear roof lining.

bobdabuilda · Feb 26th, 2012, 10:02

I thought the radio antennae are printed on the rear side windows?

ChrisE · Feb 26th, 2012, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobdabuilda

I thought the radio antennae are printed on the rear side windows?

Mine are. 2011 SELux.

TruckbusUK · Feb 26th, 2012, 13:01

It holds the GPS and GSM/GPRS antennas, I believe.

Hope it helps

Ron_XC90 · Feb 26th, 2012, 21:58

Doesn't blaven11 mean the black part of the roof (as in photo)?
In that case it's a special re-inforced steel plate to act as a roll-bar should the car roll over

Feb 25th, 2012, 18:52	#1
Blaven11 Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2012 17:22 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Surrey	XC 90 roof query Hi all, I have recently taken possession of the above vehicle which is a 2011 model year variant. I've noticed that the rear quarter of the roof, just in front of the tailgate is covered with what appears to be either a mild steel or re-enforced plastic over the roof itself. It has fixings built into it for roof bars. Is there a purpose for this, or, is it just part of the design

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Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	Someone on this site stated that there is an antenna in the black (plastic?) panel on the back of the roof. What do you mean it has fixings for roof bars? Does your vehicle have the longitudinal rails on the sides of the roof? __________________ 2004 V70 2.4 petrol 170 5-spd auto (lost 2016 June, collision with deer) 2007 XC90 FWD 3.2 petrol 6-spd auto

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TruckbusUK Petrolhead+Lots of Diesel Last Online: Yesterday 20:17 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow	It holds the GPS and GSM/GPRS antennas, I believe. Hope it helps __________________ BMW X3 Msport MHEV 2020MY & VW Beetle Design 1.2Tsi DSG 2014MY Previous XC90 D5 SELux Geartronic 2009MY Last edited by TruckbusUK; Feb 26th, 2012 at 13:07.

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