XC60 bonnet struts

scuba0576 · Jan 22nd, 2019, 19:57

On opening the bonnet on my 2018 XC60 I have to physically lift the bonnet despite the hydraulic struts installed.
Didn’t have to do this on my old (2014) XC60, just released the catch, and start it off and the struts did the rest.
Is this the same on all “new style” XC60’s or does mine need to go back to the dealers ??

Philip Fisher · Jan 22nd, 2019, 20:08

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Originally Posted by scuba0576

On opening the bonnet on my 2018 XC60 I have to physically lift the bonnet despite the hydraulic struts installed.
Didn’t have to do this on my old (2014) XC60, just released the catch, and start it off and the struts did the rest.
Is this the same on all “new style” XC60’s or does mine need to go back to the dealers ??

On my XC90 I have to give it a bit of a push to get it to the widest opening.

St Evelyn · Jan 22nd, 2019, 20:15

Same here on my V90, never had to on any other car.

nu11eaf · Jan 22nd, 2019, 22:14

Same on the XC90 too.

simonjedrake · Jan 22nd, 2019, 23:02

On the XC60 MY19, I just gently raise it about 12 inches with minimal force when the struts then take over and raise it to the upper position.

SuffolkBoy · Jan 23rd, 2019, 08:24

The struts on mine take over as soon as the bonnet is lifted off the catch and lifted a few inches as other members have said.

I did check with the Master Tech whether the bonnet should go right up on the struts, almost 90 degrees to front wings, such that I can't reach the bonnet when standing in front of the car to let me lower the bonnet.

He said that the bonnet struts were designed to do this to enable them to work on the engine without catching the bonnet.

simonjedrake · Jan 23rd, 2019, 08:58

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Originally Posted by SuffolkBoy

I did check with the Master Tech whether the bonnet should go right up on the struts, almost 90 degrees to front wings, such that I can't reach the bonnet when standing in front of the car to let me lower the bonnet.

Sounds like your parents did not give you enough Weatbix for breakfast as a child....

scuba0576 · Jan 23rd, 2019, 14:54

Thanks to everyone who has responded.
Sounds like I may need to get them to check that mine are working as designed.

Jan 22nd, 2019, 19:57	#1
scuba0576 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 16:50 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	XC60 bonnet struts On opening the bonnet on my 2018 XC60 I have to physically lift the bonnet despite the hydraulic struts installed. Didn’t have to do this on my old (2014) XC60, just released the catch, and start it off and the struts did the rest. Is this the same on all “new style” XC60’s or does mine need to go back to the dealers ?? __________________ MY 18 XC60 R DESIGN PRO D5 Powerpulse AWD in Bursting Blue - Convenience pack - XENIUM - Intellisafe Pro - Polestar

Jan 22nd, 2019, 20:15	#3
St Evelyn VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Trowbridge	Same here on my V90, never had to on any other car. __________________ Current - 2017 V90 D4 Inscription Previous - 2011 S80 D3

Jan 22nd, 2019, 22:14	#4
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:48 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Same on the XC90 too. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jan 22nd, 2019, 23:02	#5
simonjedrake Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 19:12 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shrewsbury	On the XC60 MY19, I just gently raise it about 12 inches with minimal force when the struts then take over and raise it to the upper position. __________________ XC60 T5 AWD Inscription Pro (MY19). Electric Silver. Xenium & Intellisafe Packs, HUD, HK Sound, Heated Rear Seats, 4 Zone Climate, Towbar, Exterior Styling Kit, Apple CarPlay, Polestar

Jan 23rd, 2019, 08:24	#6
SuffolkBoy VOC Member Last Online: Today 12:21 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lowestoft	The struts on mine take over as soon as the bonnet is lifted off the catch and lifted a few inches as other members have said. I did check with the Master Tech whether the bonnet should go right up on the struts, almost 90 degrees to front wings, such that I can't reach the bonnet when standing in front of the car to let me lower the bonnet. He said that the bonnet struts were designed to do this to enable them to work on the engine without catching the bonnet. __________________ MY23 XC40 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor - Fjord Blue with Fjord Blue interior (AAOS) Previous:-MY21 XC60 B5P;MY19 V90CC; MY18 XC60; MY17 XC60; MY15 XC60

Jan 23rd, 2019, 14:54	#8
scuba0576 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2024 16:50 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bedfordshire	Thanks to everyone who has responded. Sounds like I may need to get them to check that mine are working as designed. __________________ MY 18 XC60 R DESIGN PRO D5 Powerpulse AWD in Bursting Blue - Convenience pack - XENIUM - Intellisafe Pro - Polestar

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