Information About the Rubber Seal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Versions Of Rubber Seal

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

A - versions of the rubber seal have been modified. This means that the tie strap no longer needs to be installed. The tie strap does not need to be installed on earlier cars where the rubber seal has been replaced with the new type (with additional seal lip).

B - where the rubber seal has not been replaced, the tie strap must be installed when the seal is reinstalled.

NOTE: Only the latest version with the additional seal lip is available as a replacement part.