How to reattach carpeted door panel insert on 1991 Volvo 940?

mphilleo · Post by **mphilleo** » 17 Jan 2016, 22:33

I have a 1991 Volvo 940 and a donor 1994 960. After nearly completing a successful door panel swap, I ran into a problem. Although I was able to remove it, I mean having difficulty getting the carpeted door panel insert to connect on all 3 white tabs. Specifically, it's the tab nearest to the rear of the car that I can't get. Any suggestions?

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 17 Jan 2016, 22:53

mphilleo wrote:1991 Volvo 940 and a donor 1994 960...3 white tabs.

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Is it item seven in diagram?

Ask a local body shop...

mphilleo · Post by **mphilleo** » 18 Jan 2016, 09:45

That's the right idea, but not the exact same part. I know I probably should do it, but I'm thinking I might pry out the white anchor tabs, attach them to the grooves in the plastic backing of the carpet insert and push the whole thing into place.

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 18 Jan 2016, 16:24

Item 9 in the diagram.

mydamnvolvo · Post by **mydamnvolvo** » 19 Jan 2016, 15:43

This happened to me after the car sat for 2 years. My 960 had the door come off and the clips wouldn't re-attach. I ended up just sliding the top clips into place and painting some screws grey to screw the door panel into place.