Volvo V70 mk2 rear quarter window removal

[MJVolvofan]

Hi everyone, I need to remove the rear quarter window for paint spray job, from removing the inner trim panels, I can see they are glued in, Not a problem I have a removal tool for this, but rather than remove the window is it possible to remove the outer sealing rubber/metal/plastic "L" shape trim without damaging it, or is it a case of once removed it will need to be replaced, does anyone know?? any bodyshop guys out there? if this is the case, at what cost?

[Jim314]

Why can't you mask the window and rubber seal? I have never heard of removing a fixed window to paint. Is there rust around the window opening?

[MJVolvofan]

No rust, but to do a proper job the window needs to come out, or there will either be a line where the new paint ends(by masking) or possible overspray on to the trim.

[MJVolvofan]

obviously I'd prefer to leave the glass in and just remove the trim around it, then I could mask the Glass, do the paintwork, then refit the trim, but I can't work out how or if the trim is removable without the Glass coming out.

[taffy turbo]

the old 940's had chrome trim which clipped on /off,
if I remember correctly the trim is attached to the window which we called encapsulated, its is possible to remove the widow by using a wire tool, its possible to (kent ) out the window our kent tool is a 90 deg blade as your having the body resprayed you can sort the scratches out,,
re-fitting the window is easy,, i still have my window removal tools here if your struggling or i can talk you through it.
i can find out for you tomorrow.
and if need a cost of a new window,
need to know year of car, what side its on, any alarm or heating elements in it, colour of the trim,

[BobS]

Hi,


Only thing I can find on removing the trim is a parts diagram.

Hope it helps?

Bob

[MJVolvofan]

Hi, thanks for the files and help, it does look from these files that if the Glass comes out the trim no 6 + 7 in the diagram has to be replaced with New when re-fitting, I've got the tool for cutting through the Glue/resin with the 90 degree blade and wire pull/handle, I'll have to price up these items the rubber and the trim to see if I can justify removing the glass for a more proffesional finish, or not, it will come down to the price of these items basically. Thanks all.

[taffy turbo]

looking at the piccy number 6 will be attached by 2 torx screw(probably hidden in the door jam or behind rubber trim) and clips, without seeing it myself in the flesh i cant say, but it will leave the glass,

[MJVolvofan]

Spoken to Volvo dealer today, easy to see where the slang 'stealers' comes from, you can't buy the rubber trim separately, with the window £133.00 each, it gets better £60.00 for the metal trim bit, which doesn't come painted, (for that money it should be gold plated) Volvo really don't help themselves do they!! I may find a scrappy to try removing a window on one there first, to see if after being removed the glue can be cleaned off, and the whole lot re-fitted with just new glue, got to be worth a try, anyone with a body shop that has done this, please feel free to share any experience of it.

[taffy turbo]

nope just a windscreen fitter for 4 yrs.