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Dash Noises V70-XC70

posted by  volvodave240 on  Tue Sep 16 14:38 CST 2008
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Okay, on my eighth Volvo car, first other than 240 series. My wife wanted a V70 so I found her one that was pristine. 90K tan leather interior. Immaculate.

On the 62 mile drive home with the car, I noticed a popping noise coming from the dash directly in front of the steering wheel. Body stress makes the noise appear. It does not happen on the freeway, only on bumpy roads. I notice that the knee bolster is loose so I was thinking someone had had the dash apart and got something misplaced in there, or maybe all the bolts weren't tightened, etc. If I press down hard on the front of the dash just below the windshield, it doesn't do it but I have to apply a good bit of pressure.

I was wondering if anyone else had experienced this particular problem or could give me some heads up on where to start looking.

*edit* forgot to say it is 1999 model V70.








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    Dash Noises V70-XC70

    posted by  bryan goldberg on  Wed Sep 17 02:54 CST 2008
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    V,

    Welcome to the exciting world of the 850/70 series.

    There are two reasons for the noise.

    1. The 4 bolts securing the dash to the firewall are loose; or
    2. The plastic nut retainers on the dash are broken.

    First, remove the wiper arms and the 5 screws holding the cowl cover and remove that. You'll see the 4 bolts. You'll have to remove the wiper motor/linkage to tighten the one in front of the steering wheel.

    D O N O T O V E R T I G H T E N !!! Only torque to 8-10 pound feet.

    In fact, over tightening is the reason that these mounts break.

    If that doesn't stop the noise then check the archives. There are great write-ups on repairing the broken mounts.

    Also, Matthew's Volvo Site has good instructions.

    Enjoy,
    Bryan







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