What kind of lock is on Volvo tailgate?
Securing the lock mechanism to the tailgate are three T40 Torx screws. One can be seen on the middle lower portion of the lock mechanism. Remove this screw. Also unclip the rod which fixes to the tailgate door handle, at the handle end. 4. Now push the carpeted panel back onto the tailgate and check out the floor of the car tailgate frame.
Can you open the tailgate on a V70 XC?
Its not a five minute job but you can completely disassemble the lock mechanism and thereby open the tailgate. I just did it on my V70 XC (Year 2000). You will need the following: T25 Torx screwdriver or socket. T40 Torx head driver preferably in an Allen key format i.e. an ‘L’ shape tool. 1. From inside the car start taking the tailgate apart.
What’s the rear hatch latch on a Volvo 850?
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Is there a recall on a V70?
Ive been looking for a V70 lately. Carmax indicates that some V 70s have a recall on tail gates. might be worth looking into. This happened on my 98 v70 last summer when the tailgate was slammed on a wooden coathanger. The trick is to get the panel off of the tailgate while you’re cramped in the back. It can be done.
Why is the back door not opening on my Volvo V70?
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What to do if your tailgate does not open?
With fingers out of the way test the key fob lock button. If you can hear and see the solenoid operate great, if the solenoid is slow or does not move then it needs to be replaced go to item 3. Next check the steel rod linking the external handle on the tailgate to the lock mechanism.