Tailgate trim panel

x DTR x · Jul 3rd, 2019, 19:48

Hi all

I've recently had some bodywork done on my rear bumper & tailgate and have noticed the tailgate panel (on inside) hasn't been refitted correctly. I can't be bothered taking it back as my Haynes manual suggests it comes off quite simply by removing the grab handle and then pulling downwards? I know there is already a few tabs/clips broken but I don't want to destroy anymore if I can avoid it! Has anyone removed one before and how easy or any tips about removing and refitting?

Many thanks

Petey80 · Jul 12th, 2019, 14:47

Are you on Facebook? and more precisely the V50 owners group?

If so I can link you to a good thread on the subject.

If not I'll have to copy the pictures, host them and then post them here.

x DTR x · Jul 12th, 2019, 18:32

Hi thanks for reply. No sorry I'm not on Facebook but my missus is so i could possibly use hers? Otherwise any pics or info would be much appreciated.

Thanks again.

StatusRed · Jul 12th, 2019, 20:33

I've done it on my S40 before (I assume the same as the V50), there's clips on the inside that you get out using a flat head screw driver, once they're out you need some hefty pulls on the plastic to take it out - from memory.

x DTR x · Jul 12th, 2019, 22:27

Thanks for that, my manual says to take the grab handle off and then pull the panel down? Will have look at what you suggested. Just don't want to wreck any more fixings!

Thanks again.

x DTR x · Jul 13th, 2019, 17:21

Ok so i managed to remove the panel today, it is really just a case of yanking it off after removing the inner handle. Only 2 broken clips so will order some off eBay before refitting.

Thanks again for the replies and info

Petey80 · Jul 15th, 2019, 12:28

Glad you managed it okay. Sorry, I didn't have access to a decent PC to post any helpful pictures etc.

Here's a link to that Facebook Group and thread on this removal - https://www.facebook.com/groups/7146...3337169724630/

Here's some pictures

Grab handle removed

Bottom half removed

Top half and sides removed

I have a rattle from the top half & sides area. The guy that fixed the same issue on his mentioned the noise was coming from the plastic pins

These were rattling within the holes so he put some sticky foam in and it fixed it.

Jul 3rd, 2019, 19:48	#1
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Tailgate trim panel Hi all I've recently had some bodywork done on my rear bumper & tailgate and have noticed the tailgate panel (on inside) hasn't been refitted correctly. I can't be bothered taking it back as my Haynes manual suggests it comes off quite simply by removing the grab handle and then pulling downwards? I know there is already a few tabs/clips broken but I don't want to destroy anymore if I can avoid it! Has anyone removed one before and how easy or any tips about removing and refitting? Many thanks __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Jul 12th, 2019, 14:47	#2
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:03 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	Are you on Facebook? and more precisely the V50 owners group? If so I can link you to a good thread on the subject. If not I'll have to copy the pictures, host them and then post them here. __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

Jul 12th, 2019, 18:32	#3
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Hi thanks for reply. No sorry I'm not on Facebook but my missus is so i could possibly use hers? Otherwise any pics or info would be much appreciated. Thanks again. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Jul 12th, 2019, 20:33	#4
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:59 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I've done it on my S40 before (I assume the same as the V50), there's clips on the inside that you get out using a flat head screw driver, once they're out you need some hefty pulls on the plastic to take it out - from memory. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jul 12th, 2019, 22:27	#5
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Thanks for that, my manual says to take the grab handle off and then pull the panel down? Will have look at what you suggested. Just don't want to wreck any more fixings! Thanks again. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Jul 13th, 2019, 17:21	#6
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Ok so i managed to remove the panel today, it is really just a case of yanking it off after removing the inner handle. Only 2 broken clips so will order some off eBay before refitting. Thanks again for the replies and info __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Jul 15th, 2019, 12:28	#7
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:03 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	Glad you managed it okay. Sorry, I didn't have access to a decent PC to post any helpful pictures etc. Here's a link to that Facebook Group and thread on this removal - https://www.facebook.com/groups/7146...3337169724630/ Here's some pictures Grab handle removed Bottom half removed Top half and sides removed I have a rattle from the top half & sides area. The guy that fixed the same issue on his mentioned the noise was coming from the plastic pins These were rattling within the holes so he put some sticky foam in and it fixed it. __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

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