Anyone replaced the tailgate lower weatherstrip?

855 tdi · Sep 19th, 2018, 08:36

My V70 weatherstrip as in the pic, is broken and peeling off at the ends, I have ordered one but after researching how to replace it seems some say it's only really doable with the window removed. Has anyone got any experience trying?

I will have a look at the scrapyard for a car to try it on but the chance of an 850/V70 being there are slim. A few said the pressure of sliding it in from one end means after about halfway it's likely to snap the metal and break. Another said he has replaced 2 but gave no useful info/tips. My other thought is of buying some U shaped rubber off ebay or the like and putting that in it's place but the strip is £26 and I don't want to pay just to not be able to fit it.

cheers

Cookeh · Sep 19th, 2018, 08:59

Don't know how reliable this info is, but I did read on a couple of US based Volvo forums that the strip is actually just cosmetic trim and doesn't do anything - meaning its removal is perfectly safe, as is not replacing it.

With this in mind it would suggest that it can be removed without removing the window itself.

Please do try and verify this for yourself however, as I can't seem to recall the specific forum (matthewsvolvosite or volvospeed maybe) that I saw the post on.

amazondean · Sep 19th, 2018, 10:17

If it's possible to knock the old one out, the new one should slide in, as the issue is the fact that the old one will have expanded somewhat with rust!

Luxobarge · Sep 19th, 2018, 10:55

As Cookeh says, you can indeed remove it completely and just leave it without a strip - mine's like that and actually it looks quite good without that bit of trim. When I removed mine it was a bit of a fiddle as it had indeed rusted in quite tight, but with persistence and judicious use of a Stanley knife I got pretty much all of it out and it's been fine since. The trim doesn't do anything structural, it's purely "decorative", the glass itself is bonded in much like a windscreen is, I believe.

Cheers!

855 tdi · Sep 19th, 2018, 10:59

The weather is against me today but i'll try the scrapyard when I can, the piece doesn't arrive for a week anyway.

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Originally Posted by Luxobarge

As Cookeh says, you can indeed remove it completely and just leave it without a strip - mine's like that and actually it looks quite good without that bit of trim. When I removed mine it was a bit of a fiddle as it had indeed rusted in quite tight, but with persistence and judicious use of a Stanley knife I got pretty much all of it out and it's been fine since. The trim doesn't do anything structural, it's purely "decorative", the glass itself is bonded in much like a windscreen is, I believe.

Cheers!

I had read people mentioning it's to stop ice forming which could cause the screen to crack but I doubt that would be a problem here, the other problem is gunk and crap forming in the slot. I think i'd prefer to have something there though just incase, if my car wasn't light blue and it was hidden then i'd be more inclined to just remove it. Also does the wiper not ever get caught on the lip left behind?

Cookeh · Sep 19th, 2018, 11:50

Double post...

Cookeh · Sep 19th, 2018, 11:52

Shouldn't get caught if the wiper is in the right place. If yours is low enough to be on the trim then you need to adjust its position. Pull the black cap off, undo the nut beneath (think it's 12mm), and pull the wiper arm straight off the splines. You can then push it back onto the splines using them to re-position it correctly.

Some more detail in my post below:

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showp...7&postcount=19

AshleyT5 · Sep 19th, 2018, 17:27

I replaced mine last year as the old one was split and the metal strip was exposed and rusting.

The hard part was removing the old one without damaging the paint or tailgate.

It snapped numerous times and came out in pieces.

If you have already brought the new strip you will see that it is u shaped and tuck up under the rear screen a small amount.

I managed to slide the new one in without and damage or twisting the new trim.

I think the key is to make sure the recess is really clean with no debris and lube up the new trim as much as possible and be patient whilst sliding it on from one end.

Good luck

capt jack · Sep 20th, 2018, 10:33

On my old V70 I removed this strip, and didn't bother to replace it. It can only be cosmetic as my experience was that there were no adverse effects. The paintwork got ever so slightly damaged as I pulled out the old strip, so I simply bought a roll of pin-striping tape for £4 and positioned this along the edge of the hatch panel, hiding the damaged paint. The car was silver, as was the pin-stripe tape, not a perfect colour match, but it passed the 1 metre test!

Jack

pookie · Sep 20th, 2018, 19:15

On my 850R I replaced the trim after I thoroughly cleaned the recess and used loads of rubber grease on the trim. Quite easy really.

Salut!

Pookie

Sep 19th, 2018, 08:36	#1
855 tdi Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2022 18:47 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Crawley	Anyone replaced the tailgate lower weatherstrip? My V70 weatherstrip as in the pic, is broken and peeling off at the ends, I have ordered one but after researching how to replace it seems some say it's only really doable with the window removed. Has anyone got any experience trying? I will have a look at the scrapyard for a car to try it on but the chance of an 850/V70 being there are slim. A few said the pressure of sliding it in from one end means after about halfway it's likely to snap the metal and break. Another said he has replaced 2 but gave no useful info/tips. My other thought is of buying some U shaped rubber off ebay or the like and putting that in it's place but the strip is £26 and I don't want to pay just to not be able to fit it. cheers __________________ Amateur having a go. Volvo 855 TDI 228,000M (sold) Volvo V70 2.5D 218,000m (sold) Volvo 745 GLE 129,000M (Tankenstein) Volvo 940 SE HPT 115,000M

Sep 19th, 2018, 08:59	#2
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Don't know how reliable this info is, but I did read on a couple of US based Volvo forums that the strip is actually just cosmetic trim and doesn't do anything - meaning its removal is perfectly safe, as is not replacing it. With this in mind it would suggest that it can be removed without removing the window itself. Please do try and verify this for yourself however, as I can't seem to recall the specific forum (matthewsvolvosite or volvospeed maybe) that I saw the post on. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Sep 19th, 2018, 10:17	#3
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Today 19:27 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	If it's possible to knock the old one out, the new one should slide in, as the issue is the fact that the old one will have expanded somewhat with rust! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Sep 19th, 2018, 10:55	#4
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:17 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	As Cookeh says, you can indeed remove it completely and just leave it without a strip - mine's like that and actually it looks quite good without that bit of trim. When I removed mine it was a bit of a fiddle as it had indeed rusted in quite tight, but with persistence and judicious use of a Stanley knife I got pretty much all of it out and it's been fine since. The trim doesn't do anything structural, it's purely "decorative", the glass itself is bonded in much like a windscreen is, I believe. Cheers! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Sep 19th, 2018, 11:50	#6
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Double post... __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual) Last edited by Cookeh; Sep 19th, 2018 at 11:53.

Sep 19th, 2018, 11:52	#7
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Shouldn't get caught if the wiper is in the right place. If yours is low enough to be on the trim then you need to adjust its position. Pull the black cap off, undo the nut beneath (think it's 12mm), and pull the wiper arm straight off the splines. You can then push it back onto the splines using them to re-position it correctly. Some more detail in my post below: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showp...7&postcount=19 __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Sep 19th, 2018, 17:27	#8
AshleyT5 Junior Member Last Online: May 28th, 2019 14:09 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Kent	I replaced mine last year as the old one was split and the metal strip was exposed and rusting. The hard part was removing the old one without damaging the paint or tailgate. It snapped numerous times and came out in pieces. If you have already brought the new strip you will see that it is u shaped and tuck up under the rear screen a small amount. I managed to slide the new one in without and damage or twisting the new trim. I think the key is to make sure the recess is really clean with no debris and lube up the new trim as much as possible and be patient whilst sliding it on from one end. Good luck

Sep 20th, 2018, 10:33	#9
capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	On my old V70 I removed this strip, and didn't bother to replace it. It can only be cosmetic as my experience was that there were no adverse effects. The paintwork got ever so slightly damaged as I pulled out the old strip, so I simply bought a roll of pin-striping tape for £4 and positioned this along the edge of the hatch panel, hiding the damaged paint. The car was silver, as was the pin-stripe tape, not a perfect colour match, but it passed the 1 metre test! Jack

Sep 20th, 2018, 19:15	#10
pookie Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 21:13 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockport	On my 850R I replaced the trim after I thoroughly cleaned the recess and used loads of rubber grease on the trim. Quite easy really. Salut! Pookie __________________ Growing old disgracefully

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