Body/Trim: - Rear Tailgate Handle repair - Guide - Page 6

Hillman77 · Mar 18th, 2013, 19:49

Hi all,
I have read through all your comments regarding the boot / tailgate not opening. Brought a section of 316 S/S from ebay and fitted it as "bestgear" discribed (thanks for the photo's and description) all with the tailgate closed.
I pushed the cable "in" to the door release mechanism, but can't get the boot / tailgate to open? My next option is to replace the central locking box, but I need to open the tailgate to remove it! Any ideas how to release the tailgate from inside the car / boot?

Rgds frustrated

John

derek 3024 · Jun 27th, 2013, 12:17

just done this mod this morning all done and now looks great.
great thread and very easy to follow.
well done that man.
derek 3024

Chippin · Jul 16th, 2013, 07:01

Followed your guide and completed job in 40 minutes. Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive guide, very much appreciated.

strandprinsen · Jul 31st, 2013, 14:24

Hi guys

I thought that my problem was linked to the rusted rod you mention in your excellent explanation. However when unmounting, I found that it was the cable/wire from the lock to the tailgate handle that was broken. How do I get the bottom part of the cable out in order to replace it?

Thanks

dd1898 · Aug 29th, 2013, 11:29

Just completed this job this morning, great write up.

andreasb · Nov 17th, 2013, 16:11

Thanks a lot for the write up! Replaced my rod today along with the rear wiper motor which have been on and off for a while. Everything works like a charm now :-)

exdirectory · Dec 8th, 2013, 14:38

Excellent write-up, once I worked out how to get the pin out - just knocked it through by tapping it with a hammer and nail.

Removing the spring proved problematic but got there in the end.

I sprayed mine with white grease too and that helped a bit to make it work smoothly.

I didn't realise the number plate bulb holders where twist in so damaged one side, but putting it back seemed ok.

I also removed the rear wiper motor screws enough to help.

Oh, and my big tip, I used a tent peg and chopped it down, it was a fraction thinner so just bashed the ends once in place to stop it popping out (also made it 10mm longer than the original one.

Thank you very much - one happy tailgate owner

BestGear · Dec 8th, 2013, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by exdirectory

Thank you very much - one happy tailgate owner

Glad it worked out... hope your tent peg is stainless!!

BestGear · Dec 8th, 2013, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hillman77

Hi all,
I have read through all your comments regarding the boot / tailgate not opening. Brought a section of 316 S/S from ebay and fitted it as "bestgear" discribed (thanks for the photo's and description) all with the tailgate closed.
I pushed the cable "in" to the door release mechanism, but can't get the boot / tailgate to open? My next option is to replace the central locking box, but I need to open the tailgate to remove it! Any ideas how to release the tailgate from inside the car / boot?

Rgds frustrated

John

Sorry - I did not see this reply... but I guess you have it fixed now... sorry...

Mark mc · Dec 9th, 2013, 19:57

Attempted this fix today. One of the nuts which holds the whole assembly to the tailgate couldn't be loosened. It's obviously been over tightened on manufacture and is just spinning freely.
So frustrating - couldn't get enough force onto the old pin as couldn't remove whole assembly.
Annoyed!!

Mar 18th, 2013, 19:49	#51
Hillman77 New Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 09:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Woking	Rear boot / tailgate won't open Hi all, I have read through all your comments regarding the boot / tailgate not opening. Brought a section of 316 S/S from ebay and fitted it as "bestgear" discribed (thanks for the photo's and description) all with the tailgate closed. I pushed the cable "in" to the door release mechanism, but can't get the boot / tailgate to open? My next option is to replace the central locking box, but I need to open the tailgate to remove it! Any ideas how to release the tailgate from inside the car / boot? Rgds frustrated John

Jun 27th, 2013, 12:17	#52
derek 3024 New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2013 11:25 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: derby	rear tail gate just done this mod this morning all done and now looks great. great thread and very easy to follow. well done that man. derek 3024

Nov 17th, 2013, 16:11	#56
andreasb Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 23:57 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bergen	Thanks a lot for the write up! Replaced my rod today along with the rear wiper motor which have been on and off for a while. Everything works like a charm now :-) __________________ '03 XC90 D5 AWD - Norway

Jul 16th, 2013, 07:01	#53
Chippin New Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2014 08:37 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wolverhampton	Followed your guide and completed job in 40 minutes. Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive guide, very much appreciated.

Jul 31st, 2013, 14:24	#54
strandprinsen New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2013 19:19 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kraainem	Hi guys I thought that my problem was linked to the rusted rod you mention in your excellent explanation. However when unmounting, I found that it was the cable/wire from the lock to the tailgate handle that was broken. How do I get the bottom part of the cable out in order to replace it? Thanks

Aug 29th, 2013, 11:29	#55
dd1898 Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 10:52 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockton on Tees	Just completed this job this morning, great write up.

Dec 8th, 2013, 14:38	#57
exdirectory Junior Member Last Online: Nov 4th, 2019 15:51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cambridge	Excellent write-up, once I worked out how to get the pin out - just knocked it through by tapping it with a hammer and nail. Removing the spring proved problematic but got there in the end. I sprayed mine with white grease too and that helped a bit to make it work smoothly. I didn't realise the number plate bulb holders where twist in so damaged one side, but putting it back seemed ok. I also removed the rear wiper motor screws enough to help. Oh, and my big tip, I used a tent peg and chopped it down, it was a fraction thinner so just bashed the ends once in place to stop it popping out (also made it 10mm longer than the original one. Thank you very much - one happy tailgate owner

Dec 9th, 2013, 19:57	#60
Mark mc Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2018 18:50 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Chorley	Attempted this fix today. One of the nuts which holds the whole assembly to the tailgate couldn't be loosened. It's obviously been over tightened on manufacture and is just spinning freely. So frustrating - couldn't get enough force onto the old pin as couldn't remove whole assembly. Annoyed!!

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