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How to open tailgate with inoperable latch mechanism?

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Old Jan 16th, 2017, 04:02   #11
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Done! The cable in the black housing (pointing upright in the photo) was loose and would slide up and down in the housing with no resistance. The handle would move the cable up and down without opening the hatch. I ended up doing what docjd did: I used an angle grinder to cut the top of the latch mechanism off. Then I was able to manually move the gear that opened the door. The latch mechanism was expensive - $366USD - from the dealer. Once I replaced the latch mechanism, it worked like a champ, but I replaced the rusted rod while I was at it with 4mm stainless rod.
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Old Jan 16th, 2017, 10:46   #12
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Well done, now go to bed - 3.02am!
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Old Jan 16th, 2017, 10:50   #13
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Depends which Brandon it is
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Old Jan 16th, 2017, 17:01   #14
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Glad you sorted it out!
my replacement latch (volvo main dealer) was no where near the original quality-no brass in site and the metal finish/thickness appeared inferior-hopefully it will last until i replace car!
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Old Jan 18th, 2017, 23:49   #15
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I used an angle grinder to cut the top of the latch mechanism off. Then I was able to manually move the gear that opened the door. .
I didn't do any of that... held the clippy bit with a pair of pliers, then pulled the soldered end on the cable to operate the latch (whilst pulling inwards on the door to relieve the tension)

Stripped the insides of the door off and refit.
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Ok, this might sound silly but, have you tried locking the car pushing the outside release lever/handle towards the front of the car then unlock again and see if it will open. The release handle can stick. Try this and see if it works. Handle all the way closed position with car locked then unlock and open as normal. Good luck.

Thank you so much for posting this, it worked first time! Tailgate now opens perfectly.
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Old Feb 16th, 2019, 10:52   #17
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Hi all. I've the exact problem.

On inspection the handle moves freely and you can see the cable moving in and out of the lock mhanism sleeve, so not rusted shut although it could do with being replaced.

My issue is probably the lock then, but how have people opened the boot to replace it? If I release the cable can I force it open? Once open can I close it again or should I wait till I have the part?

Did anyone find an easy way to open a locked shut boot?

Thanks in advance O
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Old Feb 17th, 2019, 23:37   #18
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Hello,

I couldn't open the hatch of my XC90 2007 hatch to replace the mechanism. FOund out that the solenoid had failed.

Please see video how to open when mechanism fails.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV-ekLNV60&t=10s

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