Body/Trim: - Rear Tailgate Handle repair - Guide - Page 4

BestGear · Nov 1st, 2011, 09:10

HI

Not sure then, other than checking out these boxes of spring assortments that you see around..places like Screwfix.

I guess the rot killed the spring as well as attacking the shaft.

David

RoyMacDonald · Nov 1st, 2011, 11:34

Should be plenty in the breakers. They are fitted to the V70, the XC70, as well as the XC90.

Coconut · Nov 2nd, 2011, 08:09

Anyone got a photo of the spring that could be posted up ?

Maybe someone checking this Thread might have one,
or knows where to get a suitable replacement ?

RoyMacDonald · Nov 2nd, 2011, 15:18

Anyone fitted an XC70, V70, handle with it's built in protective cover to the XC90?

renesis · Nov 16th, 2011, 17:43

decided to do this repair today, what a disaster!
the spring snapped
the latch which holds the barrel from the cable snapped
and alot of plastic tabs on the handle assembley were already snapped.
dealer just quoted me £92 for a new assembly.

ive had to put it back together for the night but when i pull the cable boot wont open any more any ideas how i can open the boot to carry on with the repair?

Ron_XC90 · Nov 16th, 2011, 20:07

My handle starts to stick now, so am afraid I will need to go through this soon

renesis · Nov 17th, 2011, 20:16

£92 later and lots of faffing about the tailgate handle now is working and with 12 months warranty.

anyone else that gets stuck in a similar situation. (aka stuck in the boot of the car) you have to push the boot cable not pull it

Ron_XC90 · Nov 19th, 2011, 22:18

I cannot attempt this repair at the moment, as I'm only 5 weeks into recovering from a fractured shoulder (and surgery), so went for the easy option with a can of WD40. Fingers crossed, it seems to have done the trick for now!!

renesis · Nov 19th, 2011, 22:38

i would stick to the wd40 unless u want to pay for the replacement part.
mine was in such a rusty state.
i did get some 4mm steel from B&Q for about £1.50 the worst part is getting the old pin out. Doing this on a cold day didnt help as all the plastics were brittle

Was a worth while repair as the numberplate lights were all battered and falling out. now ive got a upgraded version and the bulbs are more white than yellow which looks good. and the handle works perfectly.

meddler34 · Nov 20th, 2011, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coconut

Anyone got a photo of the spring that could be posted up ?

Maybe someone checking this Thread might have one,
or knows where to get a suitable replacement ?

Yesterday decided to sort the handle, after finding spring snapped other month. Round bar 4mm B&Q £1.98, took old spring and bent into what I thought looked like it's proper shape. Got lucky first time, the arms (as seen in photo) are parrallel to each other. All put back together, now sorted.

Nov 1st, 2011, 09:10	#31
BestGear Master Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2024 18:39 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Scotland	HI Not sure then, other than checking out these boxes of spring assortments that you see around..places like Screwfix. I guess the rot killed the spring as well as attacking the shaft. David __________________ My Weather Station

Nov 1st, 2011, 11:34	#32
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Should be plenty in the breakers. They are fitted to the V70, the XC70, as well as the XC90. __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Nov 2nd, 2011, 08:09	#33
Coconut Older than Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2014 09:28 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Twon/City	Anyone got a photo of the spring that could be posted up ? Maybe someone checking this Thread might have one, or knows where to get a suitable replacement ? __________________ 2008 XC90 D5 Executive, Sandstone Beige Leather, Active Bi-Xenons, Electric Sun Roof, Roof rails, Climate Control, Twin electric front heated seats, Volvo DTi, Full integrated phone, Westfalia Tow Bar....

Nov 2nd, 2011, 15:18	#34
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	Anyone fitted an XC70, V70, handle with it's built in protective cover to the XC90? __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Nov 16th, 2011, 20:07	#36
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	My handle starts to stick now, so am afraid I will need to go through this soon __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Nov 16th, 2011, 17:43	#35
renesis Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: leicestershire	decided to do this repair today, what a disaster! the spring snapped the latch which holds the barrel from the cable snapped and alot of plastic tabs on the handle assembley were already snapped. dealer just quoted me £92 for a new assembly. ive had to put it back together for the night but when i pull the cable boot wont open any more any ideas how i can open the boot to carry on with the repair?

Nov 17th, 2011, 20:16	#37
renesis Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: leicestershire	£92 later and lots of faffing about the tailgate handle now is working and with 12 months warranty. anyone else that gets stuck in a similar situation. (aka stuck in the boot of the car) you have to push the boot cable not pull it

Nov 19th, 2011, 22:18	#38
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	I cannot attempt this repair at the moment, as I'm only 5 weeks into recovering from a fractured shoulder (and surgery), so went for the easy option with a can of WD40. Fingers crossed, it seems to have done the trick for now!! __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk

Nov 19th, 2011, 22:38	#39
renesis Junior Member Last Online: Mar 4th, 2021 20:42 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: leicestershire	i would stick to the wd40 unless u want to pay for the replacement part. mine was in such a rusty state. i did get some 4mm steel from B&Q for about £1.50 the worst part is getting the old pin out. Doing this on a cold day didnt help as all the plastics were brittle Was a worth while repair as the numberplate lights were all battered and falling out. now ive got a upgraded version and the bulbs are more white than yellow which looks good. and the handle works perfectly.

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