Volvo Windscreen Repair
Glass - Part of the car’s advanced safety features
The safety systems in a Volvo are designed to interact with each other - and to operate together with certain key components. It is very important that the replacement, adjustment or repair of these key components is carried out using Volvo Genuine parts as well as the right tools and the right method in order to guarantee the function of the safety systems.
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Sensors, laser, radar & cameras
Safety features can be found on your Volvo in the windscreen, bumper and grille.
Safety systems dependent on the windscreen
Camera
Laser
- City Safety
- Crash and Roll Over Protection System
- Sun-light sensor
- Glare sensor
- Rain sensor
- Humidity sensor
- Climate setting –Energy transmission
- Glass lifting mechanics
- Antennas
- Defroster performance
- Graphical HUD
- And more
Preserving safety
The windscreen is an important component for the structural strength of the car body.
- Must withstand the power of a deploying airbag
- Stabilises the roof of the vehicle if it should roll over or collide
How safe the car is after a windscreen replacement is determined by method, material and people.
Examples of risk factors:
- Method - Not giving the adhesive enough time to harden
- Material - Not using the right adhesive, not using Genuine parts
- People - Lack of training and knowledge
Volvo Genuine windscreen
Some safety systems are sensitive to optical and geometric tolerances, glass thickness and mass. The City Safety software is configured for every specific windscreen variant. Correct function can only be guaranteed by a windscreen with correct features and tolerances in combination with correct configured software.
It is necessary to calibrate the Forward Sensing Module using our unique diagnostic equipment (VIDA), in order to secure the functionality of Collision Warning with Full Autobrake and Pedestrian Detection, when a windscreen has been replaced.
Volvo original equipment parts vs non-genuine parts
Factors differing Volvo original equipment parts from non genuine parts:
Functional integration
- Light transmission – not only legal
- Energy transmission
Mechanical integration
- Sensors have limits
- Sensors are fine-tuned
- Safety
- Gluing to car body
Direct Glazing 2 Comp PUR Aftermarket adhesive
Tested and approved by Volvo Cars
- Ensured curing process independent of the ambient humidity.
- Compatible with the previous PUR adhesive, (the residual PUR bead on the body flange).
- Possible to reactivate the pre-primed glass primer on Volvo original replacement window.
Calibration after windscreen replacement
All windscreen replacement requires calibration:
- Included in the allocated time for replacement
- We can trace if it has been done
- Included in the training for glass repair
- Requires access to our unique diagnostic equipment (VIDA)
Recommendations for preserved safety
- Replace components with Volvo Genuine parts
- Use the right repair methods, e.g. cold method to cut out the windscreen
- Use the right calibration equipment, our diagnostic equipment (VIDA)
- Windscreen replacement must be carried out by personnel with the right training
The windscreen
- An important component for the structural strength of the car body
- Using Volvo-specified two-component adhesives will bond the windscreen to the same strength as when assembled in the factory
- Important for several safety features
- The software for City Safety is tuned for each variant of Volvo Genuine windscreens to function as intended
- Calibrations in our diagnostic equipment (VIDA) to secure the functionality of several safety systems after replacement
The right parts, methods & components
- It is important that replacement of parts, repairs or adjustments are done with the right equipment and methods - according to the instructions in Volvo Cars’ advanced workshop system VIDA
- The best way to preserve safety is always to use Volvo Genuine parts combined with Volvo knowledge, training and specialized equipment