Body - Rails and Load Arches, Modifications
Section8
Group
84
No:
0013
Year
99
Month
11
Rails and load arches, modification
Background
Rails
New XC roof rails were introduced to V70 models from chassis number 587536 onwards. New front anchors for XC rails has been in production from chassis number 614393 onwards. The new anchors reduce the likelihood of water running from the roof and along the front door windows.
A repair kit featuring modified front anchors is available as a spare part and can be used on cars with the previous anchor design.
In the event of a documented customer complaint the front anchors should be replaced as described in this Service Bulletin.
Load arches
A new friction rubber for load arches has been brought into production during model year 1999. A repair kit using the modified friction rubber for load arches (4 pieces) is available as a spare part and replaces the previous design. All rubber will be replaced during repair.
Model Factory Chassis No.
V70 2 587536-614393
V70 XC 2 000001-614393
Materials
Description Quantity Part No.
Rail foot repair kit 1 9483522
Friction rubber repair kit 1 9483298
Modification of rails and load arches,
Rails and load arches, modification
Modifying rails
1
Removing rails
Remove:
- covers (1) 3 per side
- screws 3 per side
- rails.
2
Removing rail anchors
Remove the roof joint moulding between the front and center rail anchor (A).
Carefully tap the front rail anchors forwards so that it comes loose from the rail (B).
3
Installing new lock pin
Apply glue to the rounded part of the rail anchor (C). Glue is included in the kit.
Place a new lock pin from the kit in rail anchor cut-out (D).
4
Installing rail anchor
Press the rail anchor firmly in the rail
Refit the roof joint moulding.
Check that the rail anchor is tight to the rail (E).
5
Installing rails
Install:
- rails
- screws 3 per side. Tighten to 5 Nm (3.7 (ft. lb.)).
- covers (1). New covers are included in the kit.
Modifying load arches
6
Removing existing friction rubber
Remove existing friction rubber from load arches.
7
Installing new friction rubber
Apply glue to the upper contact surfaces of the load arches.
Use the same glue that was used when replacing the rail anchor.
Remove the protective tape from the friction rubber and fit the rubber to the load arch.
Fit the load arch on the rail.
WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New Car Warranty when there is a documented customer complaint using claim type 01.
