V70 - Tailgate adjustment - 2007 model

jco · Jun 13th, 2009, 20:17

And now for my next job.......
I want to adjust the tailgate striker plate as I think it shuts just a little too easily but its covered by a plastic sill protector

There are two small bolts and then I suspect it is pushed in on clips but is it pushed down from top or in ward from inside spare tyre well?

Anyone know how this comes off?

jco · Jun 15th, 2009, 16:56

Sorted!
1 - Undo the two bolts on the back of panel - 8mm I think
2 - Pull off the door seal strip from the surrounding area where it covers the plastic trim
3 - Pull firmly upwards - I started on the left of centre and then did right of centre

Panel is held with a mix of plastic fasteners - I didn't break any this time and if you pull up vertically you should be OK
NB - watch the very end of the panel don't get caught in the luggage fastening rails

Jun 13th, 2009, 20:17	#1
jco Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2017 10:04 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rossett	V70 - Tailgate adjustment - 2007 model And now for my next job....... I want to adjust the tailgate striker plate as I think it shuts just a little too easily but its covered by a plastic sill protector There are two small bolts and then I suspect it is pushed in on clips but is it pushed down from top or in ward from inside spare tyre well? Anyone know how this comes off?

Jun 15th, 2009, 16:56	#2
jco Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2017 10:04 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rossett	Sorted! 1 - Undo the two bolts on the back of panel - 8mm I think 2 - Pull off the door seal strip from the surrounding area where it covers the plastic trim 3 - Pull firmly upwards - I started on the left of centre and then did right of centre Panel is held with a mix of plastic fasteners - I didn't break any this time and if you pull up vertically you should be OK NB - watch the very end of the panel don't get caught in the luggage fastening rails

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