Side Scuff Plate
Side scuff plate
INTRODUCTION
- Read through all of the instructions before starting installation.
- Notifications and warning texts are for your safety and to minimize the risk of something breaking during installation.
- Ensure that all tools stated in the instructions are available before starting installation.
- Certain steps in the instructions are only presented in the form of images. Explanatory text is also given for more complicated steps.
- In the event of any problems with the instructions or the accessory, contact your local Volvo dealer.
Side scuff plate
Note! Some steps in these installation instructions are presented with illustration only.
Applies to all models
- Set the ignition key to position 0.
Note! Wait at least one minute before unplugging the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.
- Clean the door sills thoroughly on both sides, even underneath.
- Clean the door sill panels where the decor panel's cradle is to sit on both sides using isopropanol.
- Wipe dry.
Applies to vehicles with Drive E
- Carefully drill out the rivets.
- Remove the panel.
- Remove the remains of the rivets.
Applies to all models
- Take the cradles for one side from the kit.
The cradles are marked out and only fit in one place.
Start with the front cradle on one side.
- Remove the protective tape from the two pieces of mounting tape.
- Align the front edge of the cradle at the rear edge of the joint between the front and rear door sill panel.
Note! Ensure that the tape does not adhere yet. At the same time hook the cradle at the upper edge on the door sill panel with the hooks.
- Press the middle of the pieces of mounting tape.
- Drill out the six marked out holes in the cradle using a - 6 mm (15/64") drill bit.
- Remove any swarf.
- Take pop rivets from the kit. Rivet the holder to the door sill panel.
- Remove the protective tape from the pieces of mounting tape on the rear cradle.
Illustration A
- Align the lugs at the front edge in the rear cradle in the holes at the front.
Note! Ensure that the tape does not adhere yet.
- At the same time, hook the holder on top of the door sill panel using the hooks.
Illustration B
- Press the holder onto the pieces of mounting tape.
- Drill out the seven marked out holes in the cradle using a - 6 mm (15/64") drill bit.
- Remove any swarf.
- Take pop rivets from the kit. Rivet the holder to the door sill panel.
- Carefully twist off the hooks from the cradles.
- Hook the sill decor onto the cradle. Align the holes in the panel with the hooks in the cradles.
- Press the decor strip into position securely so that all hooks engage.
- Press the sill decor opposite the mounting lug for the centre hole against the underneath of the door sill panel. Drill out the hole using a -6 mm (15/64") drill bit. Remove the drill swarf.
- Rivet the mounting lug to the car body with a rivet. Now drill and rivet the holes alternately in front of and behind the newly installed rivet.
Note! The front hole must be secured with plastic rivets and saved until last.
- Press the lower part of the panel towards the door sill panel at the front hole.
- Drill out the hole using a - 6 mm (15/64") drill bit.
Note! Drill through the middle of the oval hole.
- Remove any swarf.
Illustrations A and B
Note! First detach the central pin from the clip by tapping it in and then pulling it out, but leave it inside the clip a few millimeters. This is done because the decor panel springs in when the clip is attached and the central pin can break off when tapped in.
- Install the panel in the front hole using clips with a centre pin.
Applies to vehicles with Drive E
- Cut out the panel at the front mounting.
Note! Do not tighten the clips and screws fully yet.
- Tighten screws and clips.
- Repeat steps 4-25 for the other side.