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Rear tailgate hatch support struts lifts replacement. Volvo 850, S70, V70, etc. - Auto Repair Series

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  • čas přidán 10. 06. 2013
  • Rear hatch strut support replacement: 30 to 60 minutes. ($60 / $150 / $260)
    Volvo 850, V70 rear hatch struts get weak. My buddy's rear hatch was head hunting so I picked him up a set of support struts from the junk yard. It takes about 30 minutes to change them out but you have to be careful not to bust up the plastic trim.
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Komentáře • 125

  • @Sirrehpotsirch
    @Sirrehpotsirch Před 8 lety +11

    This is one of the first channels I turn to when I need help with my Volvo V70. You're doing a great job!

  • @peterjones3633
    @peterjones3633 Před 5 lety +4

    Rob,
    You are the best - You helped me keep my 93 Volvo Wagon running - now helping me with my 05 V70 - Many thanks!

  • @mattjanofsky200
    @mattjanofsky200 Před 8 lety +3

    There is a wire clip at each end of the shock that keep the shock from slipping off the ball. I found it MUCH easier to pop the shocks off if I removed the clip first. When you put the new shocks on, you definitely want to remove the clips before putting the new shocks on!
    Thanks for the video! It made the process much easier. The dealer wanted $500 to do it!

  • @ogremgtow990
    @ogremgtow990 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Robert.
    I just had to change mine for the first time.
    I checked the date on the old part and it was 07 of 05

  • @MsTalesin
    @MsTalesin Před 10 lety +1

    Brilliant, thank you so much Robert, easy to understand even for a beginner!

  • @gregorythomas333
    @gregorythomas333 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you!!!
    I got my new struts in but didn't want to mess something up getting all that trim down.
    Your video is a life saver :)

  • @Quadrigius
    @Quadrigius Před 10 lety +2

    Your videos are really helpful, this one's just what I was looking for. Really appreciated.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 10 lety +1

      You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @BramLelandScolnick
    @BramLelandScolnick Před 8 lety

    this was incredibly helpful! I changed my cx9 center dash speaker in minutes. thanks!

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 8 lety

      +Bram Leland Scolnick Good deal, thanks for watching.

  • @245biscuits
    @245biscuits Před 8 lety

    Thanks Robert! This is the second video I have used to repair my 1998 Volvo V70 XC. You were right about that top panel being fragile like glass. I forgot and did that one backwards from what you said and one of the screw mounts snapped off, But that's an easy fix! Small price to pay for never getting my head smacked by that tailgate again. It happened all the time when I was trying to unload grocery's.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 8 lety

      Thanks for watching. I know we don't need to get hit in the head. We need our marbles tight.

  • @john-philipparisot4348

    Thanks to the man! Just changed my struts in half n hour whilst mechanic quoted me an hour’s labour plus parts!

  • @jimmiles33
    @jimmiles33 Před 2 lety

    Awesome stuff. I really wish we didn’t have to risk breaking plastic just to access this stuff but hey, they weren’t counting on people driving these 30 years later.

  • @williamspillette3563
    @williamspillette3563 Před 7 lety

    this is the second time you've helped me out. I appreciate it.

  • @misterjoe3
    @misterjoe3 Před 6 lety

    Thanks Robert! Excellent advice as always!!!

  • @juliawhite772
    @juliawhite772 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! I should've replaced these gas springs a decade ago!

  • @GoliathFlores
    @GoliathFlores Před 6 lety

    Hahaha! My favorite part of this particular video is where you say "I don't know how that just fell in there." That made me LOL.

  • @dannyDC2
    @dannyDC2 Před 6 lety

    Thanks Robert! Helped me to the job today 😁

  • @rolf840
    @rolf840 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you Robert, you are the best.

  • @mattbartholomew5707
    @mattbartholomew5707 Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for this couldn't of been easier.
    Also it's much easier if you can grab an extra pair of hands to hold the tailgate and cup of tea while you work.

  • @hassejohansson3617
    @hassejohansson3617 Před 4 lety

    I just change my struts. You saved my ass again man thanks.

  • @brianbrandenburg7713
    @brianbrandenburg7713 Před 4 lety

    Just did these today. Thanks for the instructions. ✌️ From Pittsburgh.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 4 lety

      Awesome! What part?

    • @brianbrandenburg7713
      @brianbrandenburg7713 Před 4 lety

      @@RobertDIY I'm In the Sewickley area now, but I used to run the rail yard up in Wall/Pitcairn/Wilmerding.

  • @SnoopyDoofy
    @SnoopyDoofy Před 9 lety +2

    Thank you for this video!
    Always love your concise yet detailed videos. I hope you do invest in a tripod though :)

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 9 lety

      SnoopyDoofy LOL, I don't see that happening any time soon. - czcams.com/video/zGWCVel8V_k/video.html

  • @petemitchell7099
    @petemitchell7099 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Robert just done the rear door struts, and you where right that trim is like glass. It snapped both sides,but it fitted back and can hardly be noticed. My 850 t5 is a 1996 so suppose it’s going to happen. Thanks again buddy.

  • @wfatv584
    @wfatv584 Před 3 měsíci

    I have gotten so much from your videos!!! Thank you

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 3 měsíci +1

      You are so welcome!

    • @wfatv584
      @wfatv584 Před 3 měsíci

      Currently trying to fix/patch a hole in the left side rear muffler as well as trying to find where it’s vibrating. It’s so loud :-)

  • @svencierullies3628
    @svencierullies3628 Před 10 lety

    Hi, thanks for the great video. Only mistake: It takes less than 20 minutes following your great instructions!

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 10 lety

      So it took you 20 minutes instead of my estimated 30 - 60 minutes?

    • @svencierullies3628
      @svencierullies3628 Před 10 lety +1

      Robert DIY Yes, the instructions in the video are very good, so it doesn't take much time. Thanks again!

  • @jbkl53
    @jbkl53 Před 9 lety

    thanks for the info rob.will be changing mine soon now i see how

  • @shuttlemanjack
    @shuttlemanjack Před 2 lety

    On my 2002 those Torx are T25.
    Also, I clamp ViceGrips onto the hatch brackets to keep the hatch up. Use a rag to keep from scratching the paint.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @eriklarson6321
    @eriklarson6321 Před 8 lety

    super helpful! now I can do this without breaking anything!

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 8 lety

      +Erik Larson Cool, thanks for watching.

  • @artispreston4304
    @artispreston4304 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Robert

  • @beoutside
    @beoutside Před 9 lety

    My after market WAS brand shocks were a hair long, by loosening the bracket ( two 12mm I believe) holding the front end ( toward engine) it was fitted easily. Great video , Thanks !

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 9 lety

      Donny McClure Glad you got it worked out.

    • @garygilbreath2218
      @garygilbreath2218 Před 4 lety

      I had a similar problem but found that by pushing the back door up a little further the shock went on easily. For me, the hardest part was getting the plastic caps off the rear trim without damaging the plastic. I used a very thin plastic card to get one of them off, but for the other I had to resort to a thin metal "pry bar" that is part of my cell-phone toolkit. Great video, thanks so much!

  • @ThirdBowl
    @ThirdBowl Před 7 lety

    Thanks! Appreciate the info!

  • @collarbonecam
    @collarbonecam Před 10 lety +1

    Nice video, if you could do one for the 850 sedan that would be wonderful, thanks.

  • @theoldempressrv6193
    @theoldempressrv6193 Před rokem

    Brilliant yet again

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před rokem +1

      thanks for watching.

    • @theoldempressrv6193
      @theoldempressrv6193 Před rokem

      @@RobertDIY my pleasure.....I have a 97 volvo v70 and it's great to find someone who gets straight to the issue...and deals with things that others dont. On a personal note I used to detail these at a volvo dealership here in the uk when they were brand new.....could never afford one back then...
      Happy Christmas!

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před rokem

      Merry Christmas.

  • @gulfcoasting2012
    @gulfcoasting2012 Před 6 lety

    You’re The Man 💯

  • @MaximilianBocek
    @MaximilianBocek Před 4 lety

    I was cruising till I got to the part where they connect back on. There were no clips on the original struts, but they were in position (and leaking badly). Turns out getting the new ones to stay on when the hatch bounces open was a pain. I had to slowly work through how the clips work. I would have been grateful if that tidbit had been included. I fumbled and cussed for the better part of an hour.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 4 lety +1

      Would you like a refund?

    • @MaximilianBocek
      @MaximilianBocek Před 4 lety

      @@RobertDIY Ha! No, just hope you'll maybe include that info for other folks. I assume you're always striving for perfection. I am very conscious of and grateful for the info you did include that didn't cost me a red cent.
      For anyone reading who's working on this, you'll want to do some dry runs threading the clip into the hole. It's designed so that the "clippy part" that grasps the stem is swung out away from the cup joint. Then the "sticky part" gets threaded up into the cup through the two holes, locking it onto the ball. Then you swing the clip onto the post till it grabs the stem.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for sharing. I rarely see those style. I have posted those instructions in another video. I don't always remix videos but I'm doing it more and more these days.

    • @MaximilianBocek
      @MaximilianBocek Před 4 lety

      @@RobertDIY Love your vids. I turn to them first.
      As I wrote, the ones that came out of the Volvo didn't have clips, but they did have the holes for them. Don't know what that means.

  • @chriswallace3908
    @chriswallace3908 Před rokem

    Good stuff

  • @rf8221
    @rf8221 Před 10 lety +1

    My support struts are dead. Just a tip for everyone else I use a hiking adjustable pole to hold the tailgate up, I suppose you could use one as well while you swap out the struts. just make sure it has a rubber tip at both ends so it won't slip.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 10 lety

      Thanks. Helps to have something holding it up.

  • @tna2me197
    @tna2me197 Před 7 lety

    My awesome 2003 XC70 just gave up the ghost. Wife crashed it and the air bags are deployed so they won't pay to fix it. Made it over 300,000 miles and planned to keep going to half a million. BUT! 3 days later and I have a "new" 2007 XC70 with 122K on it. So the adventure begins again. I have another one (2001) that has 270K so far so I'm half way to half a million lol. Thanks go Robert and his awesome videos. I'll be purchasing the 2003 from the insurance company. It's still a great car with lots of good parts.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 7 lety +1

      +TNA2Me cool. Congratulations on the new ride. Hope your wife is ok?

    • @tna2me197
      @tna2me197 Před 7 lety

      Robert DIY thanks!
      And yes she walked away with a scratch on her hand where the airbag flap hit her but she's just fine. (Now that the adrenaline rush has worn off LOL). The other car didn't do so well. But no serious injuries.
      I'm impressed with the '07'.
      Nice clean car with a few items to work on but overall rides and drives like a new one.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 7 lety

      +TNA2Me sweet.

  • @brandyjuhl8477
    @brandyjuhl8477 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the video! Only thing I would add...show us how to get the trim back ON! 😆

  • @Drywallkukus
    @Drywallkukus Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks 🙏🏾

  • @bandersen78
    @bandersen78 Před 8 lety

    Thanks Again. Your videos helps me a lot . Do you have A video about replace interiør temperature sensor . Next to the Button to heat in the mirrors.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 8 lety +1

      +Brian Pihl Andersen No, I was told that the cover pulls off then the sensor should pop out.

  • @michaeloconnor564
    @michaeloconnor564 Před 3 lety

    hey dude like i use vice grips on the little frame dudad to hold up the tailgate. so it dont wear out your hair..did some today.

  • @dronepilot260rc
    @dronepilot260rc Před 3 lety

    Gonna do this today on a 98 xc70 👍

  • @RobertDIY
    @RobertDIY  Před 11 lety

    Ouch!!! Not for long.

  • @MRMoore-st6on
    @MRMoore-st6on Před 7 lety

    I looked further into it and the car( 2004 V70 )has a known manufacturer or engineering defect where it causes the car to stall however in finding this information I have not yet come across any information other than what you have shared that points out what it could be that is causing it. Thank you.

  • @billpetersen298
    @billpetersen298 Před 7 lety

    Hi Robert, This has been the year of repairing wagons for me. Somehow, i have four of them. 97 850awd manual, (cracked block). 2000 and 2003 V70's various. And 2000V70R lots of things. Question, Is there a good method for changing and adjusting a replacement tailgate. Switching the lettering on the gate, and removing the pin stripes/trim from 99- earlier doors and fenders. Thanks, Bill from Vancouver, Canada.

  • @ivanoffw
    @ivanoffw Před 7 lety

    How easy is it to replace the tailgate itself? The one I have has a bad wiring harness and the inside door handle just broke. Might be easier than feeding the harness.

  • @Bingbangohmigollygod
    @Bingbangohmigollygod Před rokem

    Top Banana!

  • @SmartScuba
    @SmartScuba Před rokem

    Hi Robert, the thick plastic liner on the inside of the rear hatch has broken and it is causing a very annoying squeaking noise. Do you know where I could get a replacement plastic liner?

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před rokem

      I usually get parts like that from the salvage yard

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před rokem

      Are the clips missing or broken?

  • @l.glucid9077
    @l.glucid9077 Před rokem +1

    Are there any off market parts for v70?

  • @MRMoore-st6on
    @MRMoore-st6on Před 7 lety

    Thank you for your help.
    I have a question regarding my 04 V70 wagon 2.4l non turbo randomly stalling while driving on the street (not Highway)and then it starts with no problem.I checked the code it read po420.Any suggestions no one has been able to address the issue with a solution.Thanks again for all your help tutorials.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 7 lety

      That code shouldn't cause stalling. Does it stall at stop lights or while the car is moving?

    • @MRMoore-st6on
      @MRMoore-st6on Před 7 lety

      It never stalls at a standstill only when driving never on the freeway with a highway usually at Surface Street speeds and when coming to a stop once it did

    • @MRMoore-st6on
      @MRMoore-st6on Před 7 lety

      Also I might add it stalls more frequently when turning corners

    • @MRMoore-st6on
      @MRMoore-st6on Před 7 lety

      It will stop doing that for a week or two and then it'll start randomly stalling again

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 7 lety

      Sounds like an electrical issue. Hard to deal with. Maybe have it reprogrammed. Could be a transmission issue.

  • @wallywal5475
    @wallywal5475 Před 7 lety

    it looks like you completed this job by yourself without anyone or anything to support the tailgate hatch, but maye... your head? How difficult is it to do this job by yourself, using your head as a support?

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 7 lety

      Pretty easy. Do one at a time.

  • @howardarby
    @howardarby Před 10 lety

    He's more complete than the previous video I watched: > .ipd Volvo Tailgate support shock replacement 850/70 series wagons .
    The previous one gave a what I consider a brief overview, skipping perhaps some important things, the light removal, and more important: that the trim piece clips are " fragile as glass" in this presenter's words. A very good caution unless you don't mind an unscheduled trip to the volvo dealer where they'll be glad to take probably 30 - 40$ for a new set of clips. - I'm not kidding, the retainers around your door locks are $12.80 ea! Plus, tax which is almost 10% on top of that where I live. Yahoo!?
    Best advice is however This, from me right here:
    Get rid of your volvo and never get another
    (nice handling, quality ride, super functional design, long roof-rack - all you want, even superb styling for a wagon, still, the repairs are just too absurd. Stuff you rarely see as repairs are commonplace, and expensive all around, ie, even on the common stuff)

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 10 lety

      LOL, the BRICKS are the cars that made a lasting good legacy. These P80 cars are a lot of work but it's still easy to fall in love with them if you get one in good shape.

  • @gooddad1975
    @gooddad1975 Před 11 lety

    heavy ass tail gates got me a girl friend few times

  • @downtherabbitholewithtenne6030

    Mine finally starting to get weak. Ordered some off eBay. We will see if they are good.

    • @RobertDIY
      @RobertDIY  Před 2 lety

      Most work, some...not for long.

  • @winterbrotherz
    @winterbrotherz Před 2 lety

    Thank you Robert