Changing front window and locking motor assy

[gatos]

Originally Posted by Haizum74

Can I make one point, when the door card goes back on make sure that the 'lip' at the top sits over correctly and flush with the glass (pic 6). Found that out after spending 15 minutes scratching my head wondering why there was a gap, doh.


Gatos, do you know if the plastic door lock that protrudes up when you lock and unlock the doors unscrews off the metal 'pole'

No it is molded on the pin. However, it is much easier to replace the complete thing.

[Haizum74]

Originally Posted by gatos

No it is molded on the pin. However, it is much easier to replace the complete thing.

Ahh bugger, wrecked the top of mine when it got stuck, thought they might be unscrewies. Cheers.

[gatos]

Originally Posted by Haizum74

Ahh bugger, wrecked the top of mine when it got stuck, thought they might be unscrewies. Cheers.

Let me know if you need the front or rear and I'll send it to you

[Whagwan]

Would you mind re-uploading the VIDA handle and panel instructions you posted earlier in this thread as they don't appear to be loading for me?

[gatos]

There is a problem with the forum atm. Can't upload attachments/photos and everything uploaded previously does not show atm. Will PM you my email shortly

[kstinius]

Originally Posted by gatos

Undo that screw which secures the external door trim


Remove both internal and external door trims

Hello,

I would like to remove and repaint the black metal exterior window trim along the door, as it is pitted and ugly from living outdoors.

If I remove the screws at either end, does it just lift off the door? Or is there any other fastener along the length for me to break? Is the rubber lip just pressed on? Can it also be easily removed and replaced after painting? Is the rubber plug which goes in the end a separate part number?

Thanks and regards,
-stephen
Myrtle Beach

[cookie]

Originally Posted by kstinius

Hello,

I would like to remove and repaint the black metal exterior window trim along the door, as it is pitted and ugly from living outdoors.

If I remove the screws at either end, does it just lift off the door? Or is there any other fastener along the length for me to break? Is the rubber lip just pressed on? Can it also be easily removed and replaced after painting? Is the rubber plug which goes in the end a separate part number?

Thanks and regards,
-stephen
Myrtle Beach

they do just lift off, (after removing screw(s) however end very likely to bend, they feel like very thing aluminum, and IIRC the rubber is molded into trim, however may be worth inquiring about new price


edit


http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/sh...ssembly=243677

not sure if yours is P1, 1.5 or 2 but theres an idea of what parts are potentially available

[gatos]

When you say trim, do you mean the black bit between the window and the metal door? If yes, then I am afraid it is not metal but it is plastic. There is only one screw for the front doors at the rear. THe front is held by the mirror. However, even if you remove the screw, as Cookie has mentioned, most probably you will bent it while trying to remove it. THe safest mand easiest way to get it one without damaging it, is to remove the window and the inside window strip. That way, you can gently wiggle out the trim and do whatever you want with it. I will be changing mine in a couple of weeks, so I will try to make some photos

[Nigev40 cheapie]

Thanks a million "gatos" and sfromillinois.
This photo guide is so useful to an old geezer like me. This forum is brilliant. The reason
it is brilliant is because of people like yourselves. Thanks again

[v_forty]

Thanks for the super detailed guide Gatos - and for the part Gary. Got cold fingers but all sorted this afternoon.

On my front passenger door, there was a small green clip holding the door pin rod in, which needed to be swivelled/turned before the rod would come off the mechanism - easy when you know it's there!