Body/Trim: - OSR door trim removal and repair

stephenc · Mar 14th, 2012, 01:23

Hi as this is my first post on this forum, I guess I should introduce myself first :-) My name is Stephen and I live near Coatbridge.
I've just bought my second Volvo - an XC90 SE D5 auto in silver and hope someone can help.

My osr door doesnt open from inside. Thought it was the child lock but inner handle doesnt seem to have any resistance, its as if inner rod to lock has fallen off.
is this a common problem and can anyone offer a solution because I cant see how to remove door panel as no screws or clips visable.
Hope Ive made myself clear, any help would be much appreciated,
Thanks in advance, Stephen.

JimG · Mar 14th, 2012, 08:24

Hi Stephen, welcome to the forum.

Haven't heard this being a common problem, but I'm sure someone on here will be able to help.

Don't forget to include your model year (MY) just in case it makes a difference.

gmonag · Mar 14th, 2012, 08:31

Prise off the grab handle cover, remove the two screws behind it and pull off the door panel.

Door Panel.jpg

Greg

stephenc · Mar 15th, 2012, 23:23

Thanks for the replies MY 05 will remove panel on saturday and have a look

JohnL · Mar 16th, 2012, 11:32

I will be following this as well
My rear passenger door is the same, can you take some pictures of what you find, it will always make it clearer than words
Thanks John

asahartz · Mar 16th, 2012, 23:36

Same problem. I took mine apart the other week. You really need a trim removal set; I think it would be quite difficult to remove the trim without as it needs a wide deep lever to get the clips apart. The door handle prises apart; I used a very small screwdriver to get into the gap than pushed a plastic trim lever in. There are two Torx screws behind it, then the panel just levers off.

The handle has a cable with a nipple that fits into a plastic clip. The clip had separated and pushed back in easily - rather too easily, as it came out again within a week - clearly something is not right with it and I'm going to have to have a closer look. I suspect I will have to take the other side off to see exactly how it should go together!

stephenc · Mar 17th, 2012, 12:32

Easy 5 min fix.
Removed cover and two torx screws and trim came of with one good hard pull.
As described above nipple was loose from back of handle and went back on too easy.
If it happens again recon it would be best secured with a small cable tie.
thanks again

Mar 14th, 2012, 01:23	#1
stephenc New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2012 18:45 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: coatbridge	OSR door trim removal and repair Hi as this is my first post on this forum, I guess I should introduce myself first :-) My name is Stephen and I live near Coatbridge. I've just bought my second Volvo - an XC90 SE D5 auto in silver and hope someone can help. My osr door doesnt open from inside. Thought it was the child lock but inner handle doesnt seem to have any resistance, its as if inner rod to lock has fallen off. is this a common problem and can anyone offer a solution because I cant see how to remove door panel as no screws or clips visable. Hope Ive made myself clear, any help would be much appreciated, Thanks in advance, Stephen.

Mar 14th, 2012, 08:24	#2
JimG Premier Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 10:16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kent	Hi Stephen, welcome to the forum. Haven't heard this being a common problem, but I'm sure someone on here will be able to help. Don't forget to include your model year (MY) just in case it makes a difference. __________________ XC90 - 2007 D5 SE LUX www.alignmycar.co.uk www.rearfacing.co.uk

Mar 14th, 2012, 08:31	#3
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	Prise off the grab handle cover, remove the two screws behind it and pull off the door panel. Door Panel.jpg Greg

Mar 15th, 2012, 23:23	#4
stephenc New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2012 18:45 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: coatbridge	Thanks for the replies MY 05 will remove panel on saturday and have a look

Mar 16th, 2012, 11:32	#5
JohnL Senior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Oise	I will be following this as well My rear passenger door is the same, can you take some pictures of what you find, it will always make it clearer than words Thanks John

Mar 16th, 2012, 23:36	#6
asahartz New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2013 17:51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mansfield	Same problem. I took mine apart the other week. You really need a trim removal set; I think it would be quite difficult to remove the trim without as it needs a wide deep lever to get the clips apart. The door handle prises apart; I used a very small screwdriver to get into the gap than pushed a plastic trim lever in. There are two Torx screws behind it, then the panel just levers off. The handle has a cable with a nipple that fits into a plastic clip. The clip had separated and pushed back in easily - rather too easily, as it came out again within a week - clearly something is not right with it and I'm going to have to have a closer look. I suspect I will have to take the other side off to see exactly how it should go together!

Mar 17th, 2012, 12:32	#7
stephenc New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2012 18:45 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: coatbridge	Easy 5 min fix. Removed cover and two torx screws and trim came of with one good hard pull. As described above nipple was loose from back of handle and went back on too easy. If it happens again recon it would be best secured with a small cable tie. thanks again

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