Replacing tailgate handle on Volvo XC70/V70. Rusted handle. 

I love how you care for your vehicles, and how you keep them looking "showroom new."

Always explaining so good for us non mechanics , thank you!

Thank you Volvosweden for the detailed explanation and clear display of the replacement part and number, much appreciated! Very helpful!

Im from Sweden and I watch yours videos. Great videos!! Volvo 4 life.

Again a good and informative video from VolvoSweden Thank you

Great tips as usual 🎉 Thanks very much, don’t have this issue yet but as my V70 is the same age I will check it out.

This is a great video! I'm in the middle of the job right now; found salt inside our 2011 xc70. Best as I can tell, the seal gets compressed, and I like your idea about using locktite on the bolts. However, I think the bolts come loose because the seal compresses over time. Unless I have a reason to get in there, I'm unlikely to keep tightening them through the years. Instead, I'm adding a thin layer of siilicon (grease, not caulking) inside the seal as I replace in hopes of keeping salt out over time, and as you suggest, using a rust blocker on the post. For this I am applying a dri-finish bicycle lube. Although I considered the suggestion of one post here to replace the rod, I can see now that the seal is the main issue of longevity, so I'm glad I got the whole part new. :) Thanks again for your effort.

Thank you for the film. Usefull as always. In my 2013 xc70 it has a rubber cover.

Great video As always...

Thanks, used preventive maintenance on mine as I live in a coastal area with a lot of salt. Also watched many of your other videos to do minor repairs on mine. Oh as for the silicone; don't think it hurts either, but I would only have sealed the ends 😉

Thanks for your video and the good explanation! 🇸🇪🇩🇪

Thanks!

13:25 I did this replacement before, what others can do to prevent the clip that holds the cable is to First pull on the latch handle (if it can) to release the tension on the cable so you can pry it out. There is, by design, a fair amount of tension on that cable. Also the reverse is true, when reinstalling the cable you will also need to pull on the latch to get the clips closer to the cable so you can seat the cable.

Very nice explanation,, thanks

Hi 😀 very helpfully video, thanks a lot 👍

Suggestions, I use liquid electrical tape, brush it on the soldered connection, crimped connections this makes water proof for life, I also use it on earth connections that is screw to the chassis. 5mm wide stick on foam around the perimeter will seal. 👍

The handle on my XC70 P2 is exactly the same. You have to push it forward first to reengage the mechanism. Still works ok for the minute.

VO 31365548 is orginal LED light for the nr plate lights, it for XC60, but will fit bolt on

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Perfect! Thank you!!!

Have same car in America. Following. I lost the plastic clips to hold on the black cover so super glued it on (kept falling off when i opened trunk)

Unfortunately I had to do this swap on my ‘09 as well… I actually slathered mine inside the tailgate with anti-seize before reassembly… I surmise that will keep it going for another 300k miles!

What are the parts called that are under the body in front of the rear tires? I may have broke mine off-roading with mine. I can say at least they did what they were made for and protect what ever is under there.

I removed the handle and pulled the rusty rod out of my 09 V70. The new rod I fitted is 3/16" silver steel. It cost about £1 for materials. The new rod pushes into the place where the old rod was and is held in place at each end. It took me about 45 minutes to repair. Whilst it is apart, lubricate the mechanism with silicone dry lube. Engine oil will make nylon/plastic expand and cause problems in the near future.

Great video, again!! The handle should be mounted before putting on the cover. Makes it easier to fixed it. Are you planing on doing a video on the electric tailgate that your friend has?

Great video. I can't open the electric tailgate using the handle on my 2010 V70. Is that due to a failed microswitch? Anyone knows how to repair/buy it?

What LED lights do you use for this? As you know you do a great job. Cheers!!

I see you have a matching Volvo in the garage,,,,,,

Hi. Wondering if I need to do this. When I press key fob or button on dash the tail seems to unlock, then immediately re-lock. I have to hold the tail gate handle and pull a little to get it open. I’m guessing something mechanical, not electric. Love your vids, helped me a lot. Cheers

This is a very useful one! As I have a faulty power supply to my rear left number (licence) plate light (the bulb is fine), so seeing how the wiring is for this unit may be a place to start for me. I am from the UK and may also be moving to Canada soon! Sadly will have to sell my XC70 here... but sure I can get another over there :D

At Volvo V60 they have change the mechanism - its push button full coverd

I've replaced the rod in mine with a piece of 4mm stainless round bar, it is very slightly too small so I found if I made a small burr on both ends it prevents it from sliding out, I had an issue with water getting in around the handle which I have now sorted out but my interior light in the back no longer works and the car also doesn't know when the tailgate is open, would this be related to water getting into the lock?

Could you give us name of these LEDs? Or link?

Hi, I wanted to know if you can help me with some instructions on how to replace the hydraulic opening and closing pump and motor on the tailgate of a 2009 Volvo XC70. Thank you

very nice as far as replacement is concerned but i would repair the damage.it's so simple and easy.i would remove the oxidized shaft and replace with another stainless one....so simple

hello, could you please write me what is the number of the volvo spare part? Thank you J.

In your experience, do the P3 Volvos have a higher incidence of rusty parts than older Volvos?

I have already replaced my plastic headlights on my 2010 XC90 3.2 once now 4 years later they are foggy again in part due to the heat of the halogens and Florida heat… is there a kit that I can buy to swap all my lighting to LEDs? So I don’t waste the price of new headlights just to have them fog up again?

I fixed mine this summer.... It had rusted way way Way worse than seen here. Would stick so bad, had to use a screwdriver to pry it back, every single time 😠. Believe it or not, i didn't replace anything, just a little PB Blaster (penetrant) repeatedly at the ends (with them accessible) and moved handle to and fro over and over and Over. Eventually it freed up and then got loose enough that there was 0 resistance. Now, if i feel it begin to stick, i give it a couple extra squeezes opening the hatch, to keep it freed up. I'd like to know if the new assembly is still made with a plain steel pin? There is no way i will spend good $$ if that hasn't been replaced with something nonferrous. Thanks for the Video ✌️ ☮️ ~

Nice that Volvo uses fibreglass tailgates

Help - this is my problem but the tailgate is closed and the latch doesn't work. How do I get it open to start repair??

I’ve changed it today and except this handle part failure I discovered that unfortunately this steel line/cable are broken at the end. Probably because of this problem with handle I used it to often and to strong. New lock part 31276957 cost is very expensive but I discovered that I don’t need this cable installed 😮😊 because it seems that tailgate opens by using micro switch when using handle! Does anybody know what is the purpose of this cable then? Maybe only for emergency opening the tailgate when there is no electricity in the car?

1:23 made in the Czech Republic and 5:25 country of origin CZ(the Czech Republic). It seems entire car was produced in the Czech Republic

Whats up brother, do you how to replace the fuel filter? I have a s80 3.2 2012 i think theres one under the car...

I replaced mine on my xc90 with a titanium bar. Cheaper as well

Everytime 'Fisker' Advert plays yours is blurred for appx a minute after !

I would spray some ACF50 on it before installation

Your cockpit looks different then mine XC90 ‘09. Is it customised or is it stock?

Hey can you explain me one thing ... Why Volvo always mounts the engine trsnaverly instead of longitudinally mounting

I'm not using locktite on my nuts 🤣

Mine jams up if locked. I'm reluctant to pay that price to replace it at the moment. I can push the handle back easily.

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WD40, exercise the handle, then clean with electronic cleaner so dirt doesn't stick with the oil

Маю Volvo cx 70 2008р 500к пробіг, цілий букет з помилкам від парктроніків до акп з awd... знаходжусь в Вінніпезі.

if you do flaps on D5, you will get 5M views lol

Для России не будет с переводом ?

Hi. Have you tried to repair the old one? I have also that problem from half a year.