S40 manual boot release?

ThroughLou · May 30th, 2014, 17:49

A friend had the boot lock pressed in as I unlocked the car now the button is stuck in and it won't unlock!

Tried locking and unlocking loads of times and also tried to remove the carpet to get at the mechanism but the screws just spin

gatos · May 30th, 2014, 21:56

See thread here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=201384
Try timmytarmac's suggestion:

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have you tried putting the key in the lock turning it and pulling the button out. I tried that when mine jammed it was the rubber seal that jammed my button in o and the fact that I pushed the button before the doors had unlocked they don't like that.

ThroughLou · May 30th, 2014, 22:55

Yeah tried that and my key broke...

Matt86 · May 30th, 2014, 23:11

Basically your kind at the remove the trim stage, If the screws are spinning then try to get a flat head under the screw and while unscrewing using the flat head to lift the screw up. I found that's my only method of removing those type of screws.

Otherwise its a yank the trim off as hard as you can and repair it.

kieran40 · May 30th, 2014, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Matt86

Basically your kind at the remove the trim stage, If the screws are spinning then try to get a flat head under the screw and while unscrewing using the flat head to lift the screw up. I found that's my only method of removing those type of screws.

Otherwise its a yank the trim off as hard as you can and repair it.

Ouch sounds nasty matt

Matt86 · May 30th, 2014, 23:15

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Originally Posted by kieran40

Ouch sounds nasty matt

I've a many times got to the point of frustration and I've had to rip it off to be able to get it working again and then just get a new trim. I'm sure there's plenty available on here from people at reasonable costs

Obviously I'm sure you'd rather not. So trying getting the screws off like I said or any other methods you may know.

ThroughLou · May 31st, 2014, 17:44

The screwdriver tip worked thanks!

Matt86 · May 31st, 2014, 22:46

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Originally Posted by ThroughLou

The screwdriver tip worked thanks!

Excellent! Is the boot sorted now?

ThroughLou · Jun 1st, 2014, 10:36

Yeah the mechanism had popped out so it's all back together now

Matt86 · Jun 1st, 2014, 12:59

Excellent. Pleased to hear.

May 30th, 2014, 17:49	#1
ThroughLou Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2017 15:51 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Coventry	S40 manual boot release? A friend had the boot lock pressed in as I unlocked the car now the button is stuck in and it won't unlock! Tried locking and unlocking loads of times and also tried to remove the carpet to get at the mechanism but the screws just spin __________________ 2003 S40 1.9D Sport "Kurt"

May 30th, 2014, 22:55	#3
ThroughLou Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2017 15:51 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Coventry	Yeah tried that and my key broke... __________________ 2003 S40 1.9D Sport "Kurt"

May 30th, 2014, 23:11	#4
Matt86 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2015 09:34 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southampton	Basically your kind at the remove the trim stage, If the screws are spinning then try to get a flat head under the screw and while unscrewing using the flat head to lift the screw up. I found that's my only method of removing those type of screws. Otherwise its a yank the trim off as hard as you can and repair it. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 Car Photos

May 31st, 2014, 17:44	#7
ThroughLou Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2017 15:51 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Coventry	The screwdriver tip worked thanks! __________________ 2003 S40 1.9D Sport "Kurt"

Jun 1st, 2014, 10:36	#9
ThroughLou Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2017 15:51 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Coventry	Yeah the mechanism had popped out so it's all back together now __________________ 2003 S40 1.9D Sport "Kurt"

Jun 1st, 2014, 12:59	#10
Matt86 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2015 09:34 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southampton	Excellent. Pleased to hear. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 Car Photos

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