rear hatch lifters not lifting the gate all the way up

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Gaute, Nov 20, 2007.

  1. Gaute

    Gaute Guest

    Hi All, I have a 04 XC90 where the rear gate isnt going all the way to
    the top, I have to lift it a good foot after I hit my head on it (and
    I keep hitting it over and over) is this a fix I can get parts for and
    do myself ? Can I use the existing ones but "gas" them up or
    something ?

    Any tips appreciated !
    Gaute
     
    Gaute, Nov 20, 2007
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  2. Gaute

    Wooly Guest


    Sounds like struts and/or hinges?

    Struts replacement is probably a one-person job, I'm thinking you'll
    need at least two strong guys to remove/reinstall the tailgate for a
    hinge replacement though.

    http://www.swedishpartswholesale.com and NAYY
     
    Wooly, Nov 20, 2007
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  3. Gaute

    Gaute Guest

    I think its the struts too. know where I can get a pair or are the
    ones I have fixable ?
     
    Gaute, Nov 20, 2007
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  4. Gaute

    James Sweet Guest

    You can't fix them, they have to be replaced, but usually they're not
    expensive.

    Try www.alloemvolvoparts.com, failing that you can get them from a Volvo
    dealer but you'll pay more.
     
    James Sweet, Nov 20, 2007
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  5. Gaute

    Wooly Guest

    Not fixable. The gas leaks out because the seals let it leak away - bad
    seals == new struts.

    Try the URL in my response to your OP, as shown above?
     
    Wooly, Nov 20, 2007
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