Volvo Glass Replacement Requirements: UPDATE

I-CAR · June 25, 2026 · Volvo

Summary

This article outlines Volvo's strict requirements for windshield replacement on 2016-2024 model year vehicles, emphasizing that the windshield is a structural component and integral to advanced safety systems. Volvo mandates the use of genuine OEM glass and installation materials, keeping a side window open during installation to prevent pressure-induced sealant cracking, and performing a camera/radar (ASDM) calibration using Volvo's VIDA system post-replacement.

What to do on the job

Use only Volvo Genuine Windshields and installation materials, keep a side window open during installation, and perform a camera and radar (ASDM) calibration using Volvo's VIDA system after replacement.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the necessity of OEM Volvo glass and installation materials (cleaning solution, adhesive, activator, primer) on estimates and supplements. It also supports billing for the required post-replacement ASDM (camera/radar) calibration using Volvo's VIDA system, and accounts for the labor/materials associated with Volvo's specific installation procedures, such as keeping a side window open and utilizing required special tools.

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