windshield pillars peeling

Post by **div4scpro** » 04 Jul 2012, 19:15

has anyone else had the problem of the fabric peeling off the A pillars on either side of the windshield? I have an 09 S60 that the pillars were replaced at 25000 miles for this problem and now the fabric is peeling off again at 37000. All my windows are tinted to the max legal limit for Texas and I use a sun shield that doesn't even come in contact with the pillars. I don't know what else to do to keep the sun and heat off the pillars or if that is even the problem. I have a 97 850 wagon that the A pillars are a solid plastic like the rest of the interior trim and have never had that problem. I would really like to find a solution before the car is out of warranty, 50K or 5 years.

Post by **Fish stick88** » 04 Jul 2012, 22:48

Not familiar with the newer S60's but if its adhesive, maybe try something a little stronger. Might not be OEM, but It should hold better. Again, its not my box of rocks. Just a thought.
AJ

Rocky · Post by **Rocky** » 07 Jul 2012, 08:06

I would go back to the dealer and ask them to replace for free again, regardless of warranty situation or not.

Post by **fazool** » 07 Jul 2012, 15:48

My 01 S60 has the plastic trim pieces on the A-pillars

My 07 S60 has the fabric covered trim pieces on the A-pillars

The latter are still secure and smooth and show no signs of separation. So, I think you may have had some bad luck with a batch of adhesive or something. It doesn't seem like an inherent design flaw.

One thing to be aware of - if the underlying substrate is contaminated (oil or greasy film from the factory), this will definitely make the adhesive come loose sooner. Since it happened twice to the same pillar from two different sources, I would suspect that's the problem.

Take it back to the dealer.

caliwagon · Post by **caliwagon** » 09 Jul 2012, 11:41

My coworker has an 07 S60 and I've noticed it having this problem. Probably because it gets parked in the hot California sun.

Post by **fazool** » 11 Jul 2012, 11:52

BAH!

I looked at my 2007 pillars and yes they ARE starting to peel at eh edges. Barely noticable but starting.

caliwagon · Post by **caliwagon** » 11 Jul 2012, 14:00

Maybe install some of the earlier hard plastic A pillar covers instead--the non cloth-covered ones from 01-04 cars. Not as luxurious, but you avoid the peeling issue. I believe the color is the same.

Post by **fazool** » 12 Jul 2012, 11:35

Isnt there an airbag release near there that might be impeded slightly?

Post by **div4scpro** » 12 Jul 2012, 17:38

I spoke to the senior parts guy at my dealer, as sharp as anyone in the service department. He said that Volvo has acknowledged the problem and that they have over 500 back orders for an improved design pillar.

Post by **JRL** » 12 Jul 2012, 17:54

I've replaced them with the earlier hard plastic/vinvl ones and they match perfectly!
No airbag issue
Nothing is in there except a ticket clip holder on the left side