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V50 Roof Rails ,how do they come off the car

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Old Oct 19th, 2020, 16:28   #1
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Default V50 Roof Rails ,how do they come off the car

I have a problem with a persistent leak on my V50 ,it's at the back or towards the back of the car and the Headlining near to the Nearside back window has been soaking Wet and the water has one down the side and onto the adjustable back parcel shelf ,in turn has gone into the spare wheel area and is Soaking .
I think it's to do with the Roof Rails on that side ,I want to take it off .
Is it from the inside of the outside please ,I've looked on YouTube but all all I get is older V70's and 850 and they are quite different
Thanks in advance
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Default V50 Roof Rails ,how to get them off

I have a problem with a persistent leak on my V50 ,it's at the back or towards the back of the car and the Headlining near to the Nearside back window has been soaking Wet and the water has run down the side and onto the adjustable back parcel shelf ,in turn has gone into the spare wheel area and is Soaking .
I think it's to do with the Roof Rails on that side ,I want to take it off .
Is it from the inside or outside please ,I've looked on YouTube but all all I get is older V70's and 850 and they are quite different
Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 19th, 2020, 17:49   #3
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This is for the fitting of roof rails on the V50 but you'll get the idea!

End caps to remove and they unbolt from outside the car.

You can get the trim caps to cover the holes - a few people have 3D printed them too.

Good luck!

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...ult/V50%202012
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Thanks ,
I hope they're easy to get off without breaking as the car is 16 years old now ,a bit or rather a lot of lubrication will probably be needed to slide the covers off
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Old Oct 20th, 2020, 16:09   #5
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I have a problem with a persistent leak on my V50 ,it's at the back or towards the back of the car and the Headlining near to the Nearside back window has been soaking Wet and the water has one down the side and onto the adjustable back parcel shelf ,in turn has gone into the spare wheel area and is Soaking .
I think it's to do with the Roof Rails on that side ,I want to take it off .
Is it from the inside of the outside please ,I've looked on YouTube but all all I get is older V70's and 850 and they are quite different
Thanks in advance
Rather than faff with the rails, which usually Are weather proof

rear tailgate washer, check it is Tight , if there is Any movement in it At all, replace that 1st
£10ish from a main dealer and comes With a brand new rubber seal for it to the tailgate

simple "twist/tug" to get out, Push n click to replace with New one


oh and be ready for a saggy baggy roof liner when it drys out,
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Old Oct 27th, 2020, 13:05   #6
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Thanks I think that maybe the problem.
Yesterday I took the roofrail off cleaned and resealed with Silex Silicon
Usually works a treat seals anything
This morning still got the leak ####
Ill have a go at the rear washer and thanks
I thought it might be the shark fin aerial as the water when it’s dripped go’s onto the load cover in the same place ,still I will persevere
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