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Mud flap installation V70-XC70

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posted by  bulletproof on  Mon Aug 21 05:30 CST 2017
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I don't think so.

There are three screws that need to be removed and these, in part, fasten the liner. They are replaced by three presumably longer screws that fasten the mud flap and the liner.

For some models the rivet is shown going through the flap into the rocker panel. This is a good idea. It would stabilize the flap.

It just seems like, "Drill hole, insert pop rivet," without a bit of prep is an invitation to rust.

But I have just found (again, and I saved it this time) the installation instruction for the XC70 and it does not mention the rivet.

So perhaps I am needlessly concerned. However, the official Volvo exploded diagram for the correct part features a rivet. On the other hand the pics at most vendors sites show only plastic screws.

I am making a mountain out of a mole hill. I will just order the kit and see what arrives.


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