S60. Repairing textile finish on windscreen arches.

LucasSilver · Jul 2nd, 2020, 08:08

On my S60 the fabric finish is detached on both sides. What would you do to glue it back on so it looks good? I never worked with textiles before and didn't want to mess it up. I'll put some pictures later.

TLPower · Jul 3rd, 2020, 09:10

I have had the same issue. The trim pieces are easy to remove, I pulled off the old saggy cover and replaced it with new material. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIGHT-GRE.../273975918380?

I used spray adhesive on both the trim and the material, leave it for 10-15 minutes and than join together. Cut to size when the material is properly stuck.

oragex · Jul 3rd, 2020, 11:26

The A-pillar trim covers are actually a bit tricky to remove because there's a safety clip at the top - this clips keeps the trim attached when the curtain airbag deploys, otherwise the airbag explosion will project the trim piece towards the passengers and can hurt them quite a bit (the airbag is right under this trim piece and deploys with great force). There's videos showing how to safely detach these clips, but I recommend ordering new ones for Volvo - I believe there are two different types. Again, it's a pretty important safety feature.

LucasSilver · Jul 4th, 2020, 10:23

Thanks for responses guys. Very helpful 😁

Jul 2nd, 2020, 08:08	#1
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Today 11:42 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	S60. Repairing textile finish on windscreen arches. On my S60 the fabric finish is detached on both sides. What would you do to glue it back on so it looks good? I never worked with textiles before and didn't want to mess it up. I'll put some pictures later.

Jul 3rd, 2020, 11:26	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	The A-pillar trim covers are actually a bit tricky to remove because there's a safety clip at the top - this clips keeps the trim attached when the curtain airbag deploys, otherwise the airbag explosion will project the trim piece towards the passengers and can hurt them quite a bit (the airbag is right under this trim piece and deploys with great force). There's videos showing how to safely detach these clips, but I recommend ordering new ones for Volvo - I believe there are two different types. Again, it's a pretty important safety feature. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jul 3rd, 2020, 09:10	#2
TLPower Senior Member Last Online: Today 15:30 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Doncaster	I have had the same issue. The trim pieces are easy to remove, I pulled off the old saggy cover and replaced it with new material. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LIGHT-GRE.../273975918380? I used spray adhesive on both the trim and the material, leave it for 10-15 minutes and than join together. Cut to size when the material is properly stuck.

Jul 4th, 2020, 10:23	#4
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Today 11:42 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	Thanks for responses guys. Very helpful 😁

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