740 estate trim removal

[lone chippy]

Hi

Can anyone tell me how the trim should be removed from the bottom of the rear window ?

Also how to remove the rear hanndle thing with the number plate lights in as I need to do some spaying where it has corroded


Cheers

[migrator]

If this is the external chrome strip at the bottom of the windows, I remove it by use of a screwdriver (broad flat head) put behind it working from front to back. There are several plastic clips holding the strip in place. The strip will tend to curl slightly after removal but will straighten again on re-application.

The 'rear handle thing with the number plate lights' should be removed from inside. You will need to remove the tailgate trim - several plastic clips - and also the inner tailgate opening lever and surround. This involves easing off the plastic surround, possibly even the plastic lever cover and then taking out the retaining screws. This should give you access to the nuts retaining the outer handle components.

I have done this on the 2-series estates but not on the 7-series and I hope that the steps are the same.

[lone chippy]

Thanks for that ,, I only need to remove the platic bit with the chrome bits on , not remove the whole lock . Cant this be done from outside the car ? is there anything under the chrome bits ?



Thanks

[ivor940]

Hi From Brickboard.com:
The following applies to a 93 940 wagon, and I would think, to all 700 & 900 wagons. You will need a small to medium flathead screwdriver & a torx screwdriver found in Volvo tool kits. A CAUTION before you start. When steps 1 to 4 are completed it will be time to remove the trim. This MUST be done by sliding the complete trim including the brake light upwards to disengage the 4 fragile plastic tabs that secure the trim at the top. Failure to slide upwards will cause them to break.
Step 1. Open the tailgate fully.
Step 2. Remove the plastic surround which is part of the housing for the lever which opens the tailgate from the inside. This surround is held by 9 shallow 1"(2.5cm) long plastic lugs. The centre of these lugs is found at- TOP EDGE ie edge closest to glass. (3 lugs in total). One lug can be found 2 3/4" (6cm) in from each side. The third lug is in the middle, 6"(15cm) from the edge.

SIDES: One lug on each side 1 1/2" (3.5cm) down from each top corner.
BOTTOM: (4 lugs in total) One lug can be found 1 1/2" (3.5cm) in from each side. The other 2 are to be found 4 3/4" (11.5cm) in from each side.
Start at the top right corner by sliding the flathead screwdriver between the carpet trim and the plastic surround 2 3/4" from the side. Push the screwdriver in firmly and gently twist at the same time. You will feel the lug come free. Repeat this process at the centre of each lug. (measurements given are the centres). The surround will come free. It is fragile; if it breaks, a replacement may be had for about US$11.

Step 3. Move to the bottom of the tailgate. With a 1/4 turn the 4 plastic fasteners can be removed.

Step 4. With the plastic surround removed in step 2, this has revealed 2 torx head screws. Remove them. The only thing holding the complete trim to the door now are the four fragile plastic tabs at the top. DO NOT PULL THE TOP OF THE PANEL. These four fasteners hold the top of the panel at the bottom of the window and fit into slots where the open side faces the top of the door. The trim panel is slid upwards to disengage these fasteners. Before sliding the trim up, you must support the trim while you disconnect a power supply connector on the right hand side. This can be done with one hand. Then slide the whole panel toward the top of the door, working the fasteners out of their slots. This is the only way you will remove this panel without breaking the panel itself. The trim is very light and will now come away.

With the trim removed it is a good opportunity to apply LocTite to the 3 screws that hold the wiper motor in place. They have a tendency to work loose. You will also find a small phillips head screw between the opening lever and the latching mechanism at the bottom of the tailgate. This can work loose. Tighten but do not overtighten. As it is housed in plastic, Loc Tite is not recommended. A spray of lithium grease to moving parts is also a good idea.

Step 5. On reassembly do not forget the need to reconnect the power supply to the window heater.


Re the trim strip on the window, it does indeed clip off. However some of the clips may break off. They easily replace.

ivor940