1996 850 What are the plastic roof trim pieces called?

T64me · Post by **T64me** » 30 Dec 2014, 21:13

What are the plastic pieces called that are on the left and right side of the roof of the Volvo 850? Mine are sun faded and cracked and I'd like to replace them, but I don't even know what they are called nor do I know where to purchase them.

Any constructive input would be appreciated.

Post by **cn90** » 30 Dec 2014, 21:58

http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-850- ... rips-4295/

rhalkyard · Post by **rhalkyard** » 31 Dec 2014, 09:18

From my (rather limited) experience, the roof moldings on the S/V70 seem to hold up better than the ones on the 850 - the coating seems to be some kind of rubbery material rather than the plastic on the 850. Most of the S/V70s that I've seen in junkyards have had decent-looking roof moldings, and they fit the 850 - my 855R is wearing the roof moldings and roof rack from a '98 V70 XC. The later roof moldings also have a 'lip' around the windshield that helps direct water up on to the roof instead of into the side windows, too.

You have to be a bit careful to avoid bending them when installing and removing, but it's an easy job, just gently pry it up, starting at one end. If you're looking for somewhere local-ish to get them, there's an LKQ Auto Parts up in Blaine that always seems to have a few P80s in inventory.