V40: - Guide:- Easy Load Cover Fix

druid · Nov 11th, 2015, 02:01

Ok my load cover was rolling up when hitting bumps.
So a quick look at it revealed the plastic had worn/snapped so, lateral thinking came in to play-

You need a hacksaw
Couple of inches of 16mm pipe
Araldite (Other types of glue are available)
Paint

Cut it down the middle so you get 2 half pipes

Position them so they cover where the plastic is supposed to be and glue them on and spray it black

Note - it might be easier to paint them first - then touch up if needed!

Why bother? The load cover is not just to cover the boot, it acts as the space the sub is built for and deflects the rear speaker sound forward. Very good for your sound system

druid · Nov 11th, 2015, 13:29

Painted and in place

I KNOW, DOG HAIR.......

kieran40 · Nov 12th, 2015, 00:02

Good guide Druid maybe Simon or one of the mods can stick it above handy for you v40 owners

. I will pm him

timmytarmac · Nov 12th, 2015, 08:46

Now all we need is a fix for the silly round bits that the shelf sits on as they do appear to be a weak point and I have a broken 1. Thanks

tt82 · Nov 12th, 2015, 09:27

Added to Articles section.

ww1dm1 · Nov 12th, 2015, 19:39

Heh, had the same problem, these things do break often. I used this special kind of glue, that you can shape and stick with your hands. When it hardens it's as hard as plastic and you can even grind it. Worked like a charm.

Nov 11th, 2015, 02:01	#1
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Guide:- Easy Load Cover Fix Ok my load cover was rolling up when hitting bumps. So a quick look at it revealed the plastic had worn/snapped so, lateral thinking came in to play- You need a hacksaw Couple of inches of 16mm pipe Araldite (Other types of glue are available) Paint Cut it down the middle so you get 2 half pipes Position them so they cover where the plastic is supposed to be and glue them on and spray it black Note - it might be easier to paint them first - then touch up if needed! Why bother? The load cover is not just to cover the boot, it acts as the space the sub is built for and deflects the rear speaker sound forward. Very good for your sound system __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Nov 11th, 2015, 13:29	#2
druid V40 Owner Last Online: Dec 13th, 2020 01:28 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tonyrefail, Souh Wales. View Photos By: druid	Painted and in place I KNOW, DOG HAIR....... __________________ *An MS Warior living one day at a time* "Neville" 207,000 so far. Water use 0 - oil negligible....

Nov 12th, 2015, 08:46	#4
timmytarmac Senior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2020 00:01 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: surrey	Now all we need is a fix for the silly round bits that the shelf sits on as they do appear to be a weak point and I have a broken 1. Thanks __________________ Volvo V40 1.9 Diesel 121k......... Black Sapphire Metallic

Nov 12th, 2015, 09:27	#5
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Added to Articles section. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Nov 12th, 2015, 00:02	#3
kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Good guide Druid maybe Simon or one of the mods can stick it above handy for you v40 owners . I will pm him

Nov 12th, 2015, 19:39	#6
ww1dm1 What is this I don't even Last Online: Aug 31st, 2017 08:01 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: *	Heh, had the same problem, these things do break often. I used this special kind of glue, that you can shape and stick with your hands. When it hardens it's as hard as plastic and you can even grind it. Worked like a charm.

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