1999 Volvo S80 Right Front Fender Replacement

cmbfoto · Post by **cmbfoto** » 31 Oct 2014, 13:18

Anyone have the experience in R&R a right front fender on a 1999-2000 S80. Looks easy but would like another opinion.

Thanks
Chris

MyS40T4 · Post by **MyS40T4** » 31 Oct 2014, 17:27

My 2 cents worth..

I haven't done a fender replacement, but based on removal of the inner plastic guard, you'll need to drill out the rivets holding the inner guard in place (needs a sharp drill and a bit of care). Plus replacement rivets (7?) that cost $1.40 a pop from FCPEuro. Maybe regular aluminium rivets would do the trick?

I'd suggest it's easy from a technical perspective, but will take time with the disassembly that may be required.

cmbfoto · Post by **cmbfoto** » 01 Nov 2014, 18:36

I'm lucky to have a Volvo salvage yard within 75 miles and they have the same color fender and the Volvo rivets in stock. I was hunting on youtube for a DIY but no luck. I did come across Robert doing a R&R on a S70 fender I think it took him less than an hour. He get's kind of crazy on his DIY vids.....

Thanks for your response.
Chris

BigCabrito · Post by **BigCabrito** » 08 Dec 2014, 16:38

Just curious, did you do the replacement? I'm looking to replace the left front fender on my 2002 S80 and would appreciate any advice/lessons learned.