How to Replace Rear Window Regulator 01-07 Volvo V70
Difficulty: Advanced · About 90 min · Volvo V70
Replace the rear window regulator on a 2001–2007 Volvo V70, supporting the glass while drilling out the original rivets.
Tools you will need
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- 10mm Socket
- Drill
- Drill Bit Set
- Chisel
- Hammer
- Painter's Tape
- Rivet Gun & Rivets
Parts and supplies
- Rear window regulator and matching rivets
Steps
Remove the door panel
Release the panel retainers and pull handle screw, then lift the panel away. Disconnect the door handle cable and electrical connector, and peel back the insulation to expose the regulator.
Secure the glass and remove the regulator
Raise the glass and tape it securely to the frame. Drill the centers of the regulator rivets with controlled pressure, tap out the rivet bodies, and remove the remaining regulator bolts before lifting the assembly out.
Install the replacement regulator
Position the regulator and secure it using correctly sized automotive rivets and a suitable rivet tool. Reinstall its bolts, remove the glass tape, lower the glass evenly into the runners, and connect the switch to check travel.
Reinstall the panel
Restore the insulation and reconnect the panel wiring and handle cable. Align the panel, press its clips into place, reinstall the pull screw and retainers, and verify smooth window operation.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.