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greyg8r · Dec 18th, 2016, 02:58

Hello, new member.

I am trying to fix the tailgate mechanism for my daughter's 2008 XC90. When I press the key, there is no sound. I cannot open the tailgate. I think I have removed as much as I can, from the inside, but I can't figure out how to open tailgate.

So, my questions:
1. Can I open the tailgate without removing latch mechanism?
2. How can I determine if the problem is with the latch mechanism or the wiring to it or something else?
3. If I have to replace the latch mechanism, how do I get to the screws on the underside of it?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Richard

Dec 18th, 2016, 02:58	#1
greyg8r New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2017 03:02 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Brandon	How to open tailgate with inoperable latch mechanism? Hello, new member. I am trying to fix the tailgate mechanism for my daughter's 2008 XC90. When I press the key, there is no sound. I cannot open the tailgate. I think I have removed as much as I can, from the inside, but I can't figure out how to open tailgate. So, my questions: 1. Can I open the tailgate without removing latch mechanism? 2. How can I determine if the problem is with the latch mechanism or the wiring to it or something else? 3. If I have to replace the latch mechanism, how do I get to the screws on the underside of it? Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Richard Last edited by greyg8r; Dec 18th, 2016 at 03:04.