Boot Lid

Ady65 · Dec 1st, 2012, 14:00

After cracking my head again while going into the boot, i'm thinking something is wrong here, surely the boot should open more then this!

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Alex121 · Dec 1st, 2012, 14:08

Don't know what the problem is but yeah it should open a bit more than that!

960kg · Dec 1st, 2012, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ady65

After cracking my head again while going into the boot, i'm thinking something is wrong here, surely the boot should open more then this!

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There are two types of stays that hold the boot up on S40

The boot lid with a spoiler has the stronger type due to the lid being heavier

Check the part number:

Ady65 · Dec 1st, 2012, 15:12

Can you show a picture with the gas strut for spoiler, the picture you posted mate is for one without a spoiler, and the strut i have looks like its for the lid without the spoiler.!

rexer12 · Dec 1st, 2012, 17:30

well my boot didnt come with a spoiler, i fitted the spoiler myself but my boot opens a hell of a lot more than that with or without.

960kg · Dec 1st, 2012, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Ady65

Can you show a picture with the gas strut for spoiler, the picture you posted mate is for one without a spoiler, and the strut i have looks like its for the lid without the spoiler.!

The pics. of the gas strut is the same as lt looks the same, it can`t look any different can it?

What you are concerned about is on the right where the writing is the correct part number for your strut, then check your own strut to see if it is printed on it.

If it is and it is the wrong number then that is why your boot does not open fully.

If they are the correct numbers then the struts are knackered and want replacing, parts on a Volvo still wear out!

960kg · Dec 1st, 2012, 18:15

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Originally Posted by rexer12

well my boot didnt come with a spoiler, i fitted the spoiler myself but my boot opens a hell of a lot more than that with or without.

It`s probably because you had the wrong struts to start with as they are more powerful!!

Ady65 · Dec 1st, 2012, 18:17

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Originally Posted by rexer12

well my boot didnt come with a spoiler, i fitted the spoiler myself but my boot opens a hell of a lot more than that with or without.

That's what i thought, i'm just sick of cracking me head on it.. lol

960kg · Dec 2nd, 2012, 11:47

This morning just had a look at mine on the S40 1.8 Sport with the spoiler and on the strut as well as the number it does say SPOILER in white letters.

Ady65 · Dec 2nd, 2012, 12:21

Well i've just took the struts off, and this is how far the boot should open. So i need new struts

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Dec 1st, 2012, 14:00	#1
Ady65 Just Meeee Last Online: Apr 14th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Barnsley	Boot Lid After cracking my head again while going into the boot, i'm thinking something is wrong here, surely the boot should open more then this! 20121201_135231.jpg __________________ 2002 S40 Sport 1.9D

Dec 1st, 2012, 15:12	#4
Ady65 Just Meeee Last Online: Apr 14th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Barnsley	Can you show a picture with the gas strut for spoiler, the picture you posted mate is for one without a spoiler, and the strut i have looks like its for the lid without the spoiler.! __________________ 2002 S40 Sport 1.9D

Dec 1st, 2012, 17:30	#5
rexer12 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: doncaster	well my boot didnt come with a spoiler, i fitted the spoiler myself but my boot opens a hell of a lot more than that with or without. __________________ 2013 V40 D3 manual, standard

Dec 2nd, 2012, 12:21	#10
Ady65 Just Meeee Last Online: Apr 14th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Barnsley	Well i've just took the struts off, and this is how far the boot should open. So i need new struts 20121202_121546.jpg __________________ 2002 S40 Sport 1.9D

Dec 1st, 2012, 14:08	#2
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	Don't know what the problem is but yeah it should open a bit more than that!

Dec 2nd, 2012, 11:47	#9
960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	This morning just had a look at mine on the S40 1.8 Sport with the spoiler and on the strut as well as the number it does say SPOILER in white letters.

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