Aluminum/ Plastic

2011 Volvo XC90 Base, FWDSECTION Aluminum/ Plastic
Fig 1: Identifying Aluminum/ Plastic
GLL103482Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Aluminum 

  • The front bumper rail is made of aluminum. The bumper rail is point welded and screwed into position. Steel plugs have been pressed into the aluminum member so that it can be welded into place in the ends of the front side members.

Plastic 

  • The upper tailgate is made of plastic. Only available as a complete replacement part
  • The drain hose for the sun roof in the A and D posts is made of plastic.
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