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Tailgate rattle V70-XC70 2000

posted by  e21Pilot on  Fri Jul 4 19:09 CST 2008
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Now that I've fixed the loose tail gate panel and replaced the shocks in the tail gate itself, I notice a rattle from the tail gate latch while driving.

I took a close look and noticed some worn out tape or plastic around the metal latch. Is there a part that needs replacing here or was this the previous owners attempt to reduce the tail gate rattle?

RGW








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    Tailgate rattle V70-XC70 2000

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Jul 5 14:30 CST 2008
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    Is the tape on the part that attaches to the bumper? If so, take the tape off and move the part 1/8 inch closer to the front of the car. Do NOT slide the catch forward too much or the strain will break the latch mechanism.

    Klaus
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    I still miss my 164








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      Tailgate rattle V70-XC70 2000

      posted by  e21Pilot on  Mon Jul 7 13:35 CST 2008
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      The tape is on the stricker which is mounted to the rear floor of the wagon. I will look as see if this is adjustable.

      I just replaced the rear pressurized shocks in the tailgate. I guess the old shocks didn't do much and weight of the tailgate itself keep the latch from rattling. Now that the tailgate is much lighter, I get a lot more rattle from it.

      RGW








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        Tailgate rattle 850 1995

        posted by  HO on  Tue Jul 8 09:14 CST 2008
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        Here is my situation and fix : http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=96701&hl=lcc014

        Hope this help.

        Ching-Ho Cheng
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        1995 855 NA, Bilstein Strut & Shocks, Volvo Protective Grill, K&N Filter, E-Code Lens, ClearCorner Light, Alpine CD-Changer, AutoDim RearView Mirror, 6000K HID








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        Tailgate rattle V70-XC70 2000

        posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jul 7 13:52 CST 2008
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        On either side of the striker is a single T40 screw. You do not have to remove any plastic. The screws are just visible.
        Becareful not to move the striker too much. Just enough to stop the rattling.

        Klaus
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        I still miss my 164








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    Tailgate rattle - I had the same broken plastic V70-XC70 2000

    posted by  someone claiming to be V70driver on  Sat Jul 5 03:43 CST 2008 [RELATED]

    If you are referring to a molded plastic piece that once covered the metal latch mechanism (the part in the tailgate, not the part on the car body), the same broke on my 1990 V70. The bad news: the repair is expensive; you have to buy the entire lock and electric actuator, > $175 (at least, that's what the local Volvo dealer said). The good news: not a safety problem or weakness. On my car, the tailgate is harder to close. We have to hold with both hands and firmly thump it into place. One hand slam does not work because then the tailgate bounces a bit and the latch does not engage completely. So, no good solution.







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