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Volvo Windshield Replacement Position Statement
I-CAR · June 25, 2026 · Volvo
Summary
Volvo's updated position statement on windshield replacement highlights the windshield's critical role in maintaining vehicle structural integrity and ensuring the proper function of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Technicians must refer to Volvo's OEM guidelines to ensure compliant glass installation and necessary post-replacement calibrations.
What to do on the job
Always refer to the official Volvo position statement and OEM repair procedures to perform required ADAS calibrations and maintain structural integrity during windshield replacement.
How to use it
Incorporate this position statement into estimates and supplements to justify the necessity of OEM-specified glass installation procedures and mandatory ADAS calibrations. It serves as official documentation to insurers that the windshield is a structural safety component directly tied to driver assistance systems.
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