A pillar trim removal on v60?

cookci · Aug 30th, 2016, 21:21

I could do with removing the A pillar trim as there is a document holder hooked underneath which id like to bin.

Slightly concerned about the air bag though and wondering if anyone has removed their trim for any reason?
Thanks
Christian

wimorrison · Aug 30th, 2016, 21:25

Incredibly useful item - stick parking tickets and permits under it rather than smothering your windscreen.

Sometimes end up with hire cars that don't have this and I really miss it on them

NigelDay · Aug 30th, 2016, 22:00

Totally agree. Start to attempt to remove it and who knows what problems / damage might ensue.

cookci · Aug 30th, 2016, 22:41

Im 99% i will never use it.

My parking pass at work goes in the glove box when not in use then on the dash when required.

Agouti · Sep 1st, 2016, 00:44

If there was a way to easily and reversibly remove mine I would do it. When I first got the car it would rattle against the windscreen (had been used for a disability parking card) and required a little bit of clear padding underneath to stop it.

Where I live there are no printed parking tickets that need to be displayed and it has no use.

SuffolkBoy · Sep 1st, 2016, 08:52

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Originally Posted by Agouti

If there was a way to easily and reversibly remove mine I would do it. When I first got the car it would rattle against the windscreen (had been used for a disability parking card) and required a little bit of clear padding underneath to stop it.

Where I live there are no printed parking tickets that need to be displayed and it has no use.

You are really lucky that you have no Pay & Display car parks where you live - everywhere around here we have to buy a ticket to park and the plastic clip is a real boon, it saves sticky patches on the screen.

wimorrison · Sep 1st, 2016, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Agouti

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Where I live there are no printed parking tickets that need to be displayed and it has no use.

The only place around me that doesnt have tickets to place on the windcsreen is the drive at my house

K5 Gus · Sep 1st, 2016, 16:18

The last post in this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=248833 gives some instructions, but never tried it myself.

That plastic clip used to annoy me and I was going to attempt, but never got around to it, and now I don't notice it nearly as much as I did initially.

GJB · Sep 1st, 2016, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookci

I could do with removing the A pillar trim as there is a document holder hooked underneath which id like to bin.

Slightly concerned about the air bag though and wondering if anyone has removed their trim for any reason?
Thanks
Christian

Think the only way to remove is to have the windscreen removed and then it will come out.

benr7310 · Sep 1st, 2016, 17:50

Use clean screwdriver or trim removal tool to pop up the bit of plastic at top of pillar.

Then you can give the pillar trim a pull and it'll come loose.

Should give enough to get it out or snap it behind the trim.

But I do find it really useful so be sure you want to remove

Aug 30th, 2016, 21:21	#1
cookci Junior Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: macclesfield	A pillar trim removal on v60? I could do with removing the A pillar trim as there is a document holder hooked underneath which id like to bin. Slightly concerned about the air bag though and wondering if anyone has removed their trim for any reason? Thanks Christian

Aug 30th, 2016, 21:25	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Incredibly useful item - stick parking tickets and permits under it rather than smothering your windscreen. Sometimes end up with hire cars that don't have this and I really miss it on them __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Aug 30th, 2016, 22:00	#3
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Totally agree. Start to attempt to remove it and who knows what problems / damage might ensue. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Sep 1st, 2016, 00:44	#5
Agouti Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:14 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newcastle	If there was a way to easily and reversibly remove mine I would do it. When I first got the car it would rattle against the windscreen (had been used for a disability parking card) and required a little bit of clear padding underneath to stop it. Where I live there are no printed parking tickets that need to be displayed and it has no use. __________________ When seeking help remember to help others in turn by posting what solved your problem.

Sep 1st, 2016, 16:18	#8
K5 Gus Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2023 12:47 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Perthshire	The last post in this thread http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=248833 gives some instructions, but never tried it myself. That plastic clip used to annoy me and I was going to attempt, but never got around to it, and now I don't notice it nearly as much as I did initially. __________________ 2014 (MY2015) V60 SE D4 Nav, Flamenco Red

Aug 30th, 2016, 22:41	#4
cookci Junior Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: macclesfield	Im 99% i will never use it. My parking pass at work goes in the glove box when not in use then on the dash when required.

Sep 1st, 2016, 17:50	#10
benr7310 Master Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 17:48 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thurrock	Use clean screwdriver or trim removal tool to pop up the bit of plastic at top of pillar. Then you can give the pillar trim a pull and it'll come loose. Should give enough to get it out or snap it behind the trim. But I do find it really useful so be sure you want to remove __________________ V60 D5 215 (pre-facelift) Ex-S40 Sport 2.0d with 180bhp & 300lbft

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