Front skid guard

Rodbr · Mar 20th, 2018, 22:46

Can this be removed to repaint stone chips? if so how?
This is the metal plate below bumper centre front.

TruckbusUK · Mar 20th, 2018, 23:04

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Originally Posted by Rodbr

Can this be removed to repaint stone chips? if so how?
This is the metal plate below bumper centre front.

Hi, it just unbolts, lift fwd to disengage if I remember correctly, although as its a safety system on the car, it would be unwise to use the vehicle while the guard is removed.... do a search I'm sure IanU had a thread on doing his.

Hope it helps

Tannaton · Mar 21st, 2018, 09:05

Yep its easy to remove and repaint, and there is no mechanical or structural impact on the car as a result of driving it without it fitted but Volvo have given guidance in the past that it is positioned such to aid the activation of safety systems on the other car in the even of a collision (and hence they say you shouldn't drive without it fitted).

Rodbr · Mar 21st, 2018, 13:07

On 06 xc90 D5 there are 4 bolts (obvious at inboard ends of support beams) two more ( note to self grease on refitting as these corrode) accessed through holes and run through cross member into dogleg over cross member. Not 4 that some suggest.

Got it off after a struggle but unsure what it is made of?
Perhaps galvanised steel with powder coating as magnet sticks. Not rusty like steel would under paint blisters.
I will blast it and see about what finish afterwards but so cold to work outside may get a coated or two of etch primer and wait till better weather and remove bumper to make refit easier.

binty · Mar 21st, 2018, 17:28

Its made of alloy.
Had mine shot blasted and powder coated for about £50. Still looks good 4 years later.
Some photos below.

When removing it you may struggle for room on the drivers side as there is a cooler for the power steering fixed in front of the radiators.
If you do, loosen the cooler bolts first and there is enough movement to slide the skid guard out.
(see photo).
The cooler bolts may be corroded so a good soak in WD40 and be prepared to wedge a screwdriver on the captive nut as it is housed in plastic and can turn.

Good luck

Mar 20th, 2018, 22:46	#1
Rodbr Junior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 08:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dumfries	Front skid guard Can this be removed to repaint stone chips? if so how? This is the metal plate below bumper centre front.

Mar 21st, 2018, 09:05	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:32 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Yep its easy to remove and repaint, and there is no mechanical or structural impact on the car as a result of driving it without it fitted but Volvo have given guidance in the past that it is positioned such to aid the activation of safety systems on the other car in the even of a collision (and hence they say you shouldn't drive without it fitted). __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Mar 21st, 2018, 13:07	#4
Rodbr Junior Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 08:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dumfries	On 06 xc90 D5 there are 4 bolts (obvious at inboard ends of support beams) two more ( note to self grease on refitting as these corrode) accessed through holes and run through cross member into dogleg over cross member. Not 4 that some suggest. Got it off after a struggle but unsure what it is made of? Perhaps galvanised steel with powder coating as magnet sticks. Not rusty like steel would under paint blisters. I will blast it and see about what finish afterwards but so cold to work outside may get a coated or two of etch primer and wait till better weather and remove bumper to make refit easier.

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