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Jul 16th, 2023, 21:11 | #1 |
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Tailgate lock mechanism
Hi, I noticed that on locking the car (2005 XC90), the tailgate (boot lid) wasn't locking, and could just be opened as normal (setting off the alarm). I could hear something trying to activate, so followed a previous guide about removing the rear trim to get at the wiper motor, and instead removed the locking mechanism.
In case it helps someone else, here are some photos I took. In the end I just moved the sliding bits by hand and re-greased the sliding bits and it seems to be working again (for how long?), at least it is fairly easy to get to. One thing to note, is that once you have the lock out, you don't need to unscrew anything on the actual lock, even though there's some tempting torx screws, you "just" need to unhook the black plastic tabs (indicated on the photos) to remove the metal plate that is covering the mechanism. The tab on the top was the toughest one. I think I levered the metal tab up and over the plastic bit, though that is resisted by another couple of bits of plastic trying to keep the metal tab down. Neil PS remember to remove the cable from the rear handle before trying to remove the lock from the tailgate. PPS when I reinstalled the lock, I used the old rust/scratch marks as a guide when putting the bolts back. There's a bit of movement possible, and I guess if you were way off, then it wouldn't engage in the catch in the lower boot lid. Last edited by spiralarms; Jul 16th, 2023 at 22:47. |
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