THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a perfectly detailed explanation! Finally had to replace the hatch mechanism on my 2012 with 286,000 miles. Paid $113 for the part, install took less than 1 hour after watching the video a couple of times. You saved me over $500 based on dealer estimate. The only difference is mine has what appears to be a counterweight located above the handle and over the passenger side outside bolt. It’s held on with 3 10mm bolts and was a breeze to remove/replace. Thanks again!
Just changed mine out. Many thanks on posting your video. It made my disassembly and reassembly a breeze! I would say the toughest part is getting the cable hooked back up but if you take your time it can be done.
Wondering, yes handle corroded, but maybe the CABLE Housing have the spring to retract the latch, like a lawnmover starter recoil, or do you think there is a spring built-into the handle assembly you replaced ?? I have the exact same issue, VERY annoying !
Ok, let me give you my opinion, since the unit can be removed and replaced with a new one, I would not attempt to make a repair on the old pin. I have a lathe and material to manufacture a new pin and I chose to go the easy route and just replace the unit. The bonus feature is the new lights for illuminating license plate. Good Luck with your decision.
@@A_Renaissance_Man no, my question was not about repair, i was wndering if whatever makes the handle return position may be from the cable housing whuch the cable gies into from the handle and not maybe the issue is not the handle area, thats all. It dows seem logicsl if the pin is rusted, mousture also got into the little lever /connector that the cable clips tp, (yellow) . I did notice a small rubber boot there as well. I agree repair is likely just to save a little time, I think I found a salvage one which coincidentally appears that the XC90 has same fitment. Thanks for your post
My 2008 tail gate release has been giving me issues for the past couple of years. Thanks for the video ,I'm going to order the part today. On another topic, how hard would you think replacing the PIN only would be? I was thinking about 3D Printing one. Not sure how painful it is to remove / replace.
May I recommend Volvo parts warehouse or Volvo wholesale parts. You can look up the part number and then use the part number to shop around. Every once and a while I can find the part on Amazon, ebay, or locally cheaper.
What a nightmare! Dealer want £240 to just find out what’s wrong and there a 100 mile away.. I have tried the oil spray fix but it won’t open still, the local garage wants to break the interior to see behind it and I can’t remove it Because the boot is stuck shut.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a perfectly detailed explanation! Finally had to replace the hatch mechanism on my 2012 with 286,000 miles. Paid $113 for the part, install took less than 1 hour after watching the video a couple of times. You saved me over $500 based on dealer estimate. The only difference is mine has what appears to be a counterweight located above the handle and over the passenger side outside bolt. It’s held on with 3 10mm bolts and was a breeze to remove/replace. Thanks again!
Excellent, I make these videos for you.
The firsts part on internal handle removal / clips was priceless! Thank
Just changed mine out. Many thanks on posting your video. It made my disassembly and reassembly a breeze! I would say the toughest part is getting the cable hooked back up but if you take your time it can be done.
Thank you David for the very detailed install, great job documenting it!
Your welcome. I am glad this helped you.
Just changed mine out. Many thanks on posting your video
Thank you for taking the time to leave a nice comment. I am glad to see this video is helping.
Any tips for opening the boot at all? It's completely seized shut.
Sorry I am late on this reply but no, I do not know what to do. What did you end up doing?
Thank you, this was helpful video!
Your welcome. I hope this helped you.
Thanks for the video
Wondering, yes handle corroded, but maybe the CABLE Housing have the spring to retract the latch, like a lawnmover starter recoil, or do you think there is a spring built-into the handle assembly you replaced ?? I have the exact same issue, VERY annoying !
Ok, let me give you my opinion, since the unit can be removed and replaced with a new one, I would not attempt to make a repair on the old pin. I have a lathe and material to manufacture a new pin and I chose to go the easy route and just replace the unit. The bonus feature is the new lights for illuminating license plate. Good Luck with your decision.
@@A_Renaissance_Man no, my question was not about repair, i was wndering if whatever makes the handle return position may be from the cable housing whuch the cable gies into from the handle and not maybe the issue is not the handle area, thats all. It dows seem logicsl if the pin is rusted, mousture also got into the little lever /connector that the cable clips tp, (yellow) . I did notice a small rubber boot there as well. I agree repair is likely just to save a little time, I think I found a salvage one which coincidentally appears that the XC90 has same fitment. Thanks for your post
There is a spring which breaks
My 2008 tail gate release has been giving me issues for the past couple of years. Thanks for the video ,I'm going to order the part today. On another topic, how hard would you think replacing the PIN only would be? I was thinking about 3D Printing one. Not sure how painful it is to remove / replace.
After examining the pin, and I have a lathe, I said to myself, the heck with that. The replacement was too easy and the cost was not that much for me.
@@A_Renaissance_Man thanks - I just ordered it from FCPEuro.com
what does that part cost?
May I recommend Volvo parts warehouse or Volvo wholesale parts. You can look up the part number and then use the part number to shop around. Every once and a while I can find the part on Amazon, ebay, or locally cheaper.
@@A_Renaissance_Man What did it cost?
What is the name of part you changed?
Officially called;
Handle Tailgate
Part Number: 31253018
Supersession(s): 30753110
I saw prices near $110 + S&H
Thanks for the help
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
What a nightmare! Dealer want £240 to just find out what’s wrong and there a 100 mile away.. I have tried the oil spray fix but it won’t open still, the local garage wants to break the interior to see behind it and I can’t remove it Because the boot is stuck shut.
Do you remember offhand what the part number was?
Go to volvopartswebstore . com to look up the part number for your vehicle
31253018 if it’s not too late 😂
@@sirromnek Traded the car in more than a year ago for a Ford F150. Thanks though.
What is the website for the product
www.leatherique.com
Thanks.
Your Welcome
Thanks for the video
Your welcome. Thank you for taking the time to leave your nice comment.