Body/Trim: - XC90 roof rail removal/ water ingress

Hendert · Jan 24th, 2011, 21:00

I am pretty sure one of the water leaks into the drivers side footwell is from the roof rails on my 2005 XC90, I do not have a sun roof and I have sealed up between the bodywork and windscreen with a good quality sealant, pouring water down from the top of the screen things look ok but as soon I pour water on the roof water enters the vehicle splashing onto the front of the CEM and over the fuses.

I spent some time sealing up around the rubber gasket on both the front and middle mountings trying not to apply more than was required but it hasn't worked properly as water is still entering the vehicle Do the rails secure from outside the vehicle or will I need to remove the roof lining to get to the mounting bolts? any advise appreciated.

400-ascona · Jan 24th, 2011, 21:37

The plastic covers just clip off, and there are bolts underneath that go down into cative nuts in the roof. Can't remember specifically, but suspect they will be Torx. After refitting, the covers then just clip back on.
Rob.

Jan 24th, 2011, 21:00	#1
Hendert New Member Last Online: May 30th, 2013 14:26 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stafford	XC90 roof rail removal/ water ingress I am pretty sure one of the water leaks into the drivers side footwell is from the roof rails on my 2005 XC90, I do not have a sun roof and I have sealed up between the bodywork and windscreen with a good quality sealant, pouring water down from the top of the screen things look ok but as soon I pour water on the roof water enters the vehicle splashing onto the front of the CEM and over the fuses. I spent some time sealing up around the rubber gasket on both the front and middle mountings trying not to apply more than was required but it hasn't worked properly as water is still entering the vehicle Do the rails secure from outside the vehicle or will I need to remove the roof lining to get to the mounting bolts? any advise appreciated.

Jan 24th, 2011, 21:37	#2
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	The plastic covers just clip off, and there are bolts underneath that go down into cative nuts in the roof. Can't remember specifically, but suspect they will be Torx. After refitting, the covers then just clip back on. Rob. __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

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