S40 wing mirror cover fitting problem

benrpatterson · Aug 30th, 2015, 17:05

Hi all, just replacing my drivers side wing mirror cover...

Any tips to snapping this on correctly please?

I put the bottom on first, and then the left side (furthest from window) snaps in at the top, then I just can't get the side closest to the window to snap in at the top, even though I can almost get it flush with the surround, but it doesn't snap in and got a small gap which will pass water through I'm sure. It's tight on but not convinced it will stay on during a bumpy journey!!

Am I missing something?

Thanks
Ben

steV50 · Aug 30th, 2015, 18:06

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...20(04-)%202012

This is a link to Volvo's instructions. I had to press quite firmly to get it to click into place.

XcOM · Aug 30th, 2015, 21:51

it can the tough. I put the bottom in first, then start from the side closest to the window and work out, this is because that side has less flex in it, a bit of brute force and ignorance is required.

benrpatterson · Aug 31st, 2015, 17:59

Thanks both, it seems maybe the clip closest to the inside is damaged, so it seems a no go... On reflection I don't think it's going anywhere, so I will just have to hope it stays put!

XcOM · Aug 31st, 2015, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by benrpatterson

Thanks both, it seems maybe the clip closest to the inside is damaged, so it seems a no go... On reflection I don't think it's going anywhere, so I will just have to hope it stays put!

Put a small dab of silicon in the middle, this will hold it but still let you remove it further down the line

Aug 30th, 2015, 17:05	#1
benrpatterson Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2022 20:58 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Cardiff	S40 wing mirror cover fitting problem Hi all, just replacing my drivers side wing mirror cover... Any tips to snapping this on correctly please? I put the bottom on first, and then the left side (furthest from window) snaps in at the top, then I just can't get the side closest to the window to snap in at the top, even though I can almost get it flush with the surround, but it doesn't snap in and got a small gap which will pass water through I'm sure. It's tight on but not convinced it will stay on during a bumpy journey!! Am I missing something? Thanks Ben

Aug 30th, 2015, 21:51	#3
XcOM Senior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2024 20:31 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mansfield	it can the tough. I put the bottom in first, then start from the side closest to the window and work out, this is because that side has less flex in it, a bit of brute force and ignorance is required. __________________

Aug 30th, 2015, 18:06	#2
steV50 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:26 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dorset	http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...20(04-)%202012 This is a link to Volvo's instructions. I had to press quite firmly to get it to click into place.

Aug 31st, 2015, 17:59	#4
benrpatterson Junior Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2022 20:58 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Cardiff	Thanks both, it seems maybe the clip closest to the inside is damaged, so it seems a no go... On reflection I don't think it's going anywhere, so I will just have to hope it stays put!

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