B Pillar Trim Bobbling

S60D5-185 · Mar 24th, 2018, 15:33

Hi, on my 2007 Xc90, the upper B pillar fabric trim on both sides has become bobbled and is unsightly.

A search reveals that this is not uncommon and is caused by the seat belt buckle hitting it when retracting.

On my 2005 Xc70, the B pillar trim in this area was just a textured hard plastic and even after 182k miles was undamaged. A far more sensible choice of material.

Has anyone repaired theirs on an XC90 and if so what did you do?

I am seriously considering removing these trims and having the affected fabric removed and retrimmed in faux leather ( leatherette ) of a matching colour.

All of the used ones on Ebay have the same issue and apart fronm cost, even fitting new ones would not solve the inherent poor choice of material .

Oldbrook · Mar 24th, 2018, 15:37

I will keep a eye on this tread as mine are the same. Dave

SwissXC90 · Mar 24th, 2018, 16:40

Mine's the same. Carelessness of the previous owner ruins the B pillar interior trim

JADXC · Sep 10th, 2018, 14:00

Same here, both sides.
they are on my repairs list.

xco · Sep 14th, 2018, 00:32

Ditto same here too.

Mar 24th, 2018, 15:33	#1
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	B Pillar Trim Bobbling Hi, on my 2007 Xc90, the upper B pillar fabric trim on both sides has become bobbled and is unsightly. A search reveals that this is not uncommon and is caused by the seat belt buckle hitting it when retracting. On my 2005 Xc70, the B pillar trim in this area was just a textured hard plastic and even after 182k miles was undamaged. A far more sensible choice of material. Has anyone repaired theirs on an XC90 and if so what did you do? I am seriously considering removing these trims and having the affected fabric removed and retrimmed in faux leather ( leatherette ) of a matching colour. All of the used ones on Ebay have the same issue and apart fronm cost, even fitting new ones would not solve the inherent poor choice of material . __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Mar 24th, 2018, 16:40	#3
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Mine's the same. Carelessness of the previous owner ruins the B pillar interior trim __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65. Last edited by SwissXC90; Mar 24th, 2018 at 16:47.

Sep 14th, 2018, 00:32	#5
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 05:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Ditto same here too. __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Mar 24th, 2018, 15:37	#2
Oldbrook VOC Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2020 11:52 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Peterborough	I will keep a eye on this tread as mine are the same. Dave

Sep 10th, 2018, 14:00	#4
JADXC Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 13:56 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bucharest	Same here, both sides. they are on my repairs list.

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