98 V70 awd this is how i repaired tailgate latch and light

Post by **bskeels** » Thu Jun 18, 2015 11:40 am

Like many others with the same issue, I have had problems with the latching of my tailgate, like having to close it multiple times to get it to latch finally having the latch stop working completely and ratchet strapping the thing closed, also including the dash light.

So I was looking for a replacement latch, didn't want to spend 150 to 200 on new so I found a newer version on ebay.

: used latch from ebay

: used latch

I switched my mechanism with the one in the new used assembly. I pulled the unit straight up after removing the 2 screws and slid right into the new assembly.

: my assembly on the new latch

I found that the door latches on one shut and my dash light is no longer on.

kauboi · Post by **kauboi** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 12:31 am

is the latch the same on the 850?

Post by **erikv11** » Fri Jun 19, 2015 7:58 am

The latches on the V70 are different starting in the middle of 1998, but maybe you can make them work on the 850 doing some Frankenstein work like in this post. For example, any 98-00 V70 tailgate swaps right onto an 850 with no hassle at all.

brunocerous · Post by **brunocerous** » Thu Aug 24, 2017 11:28 am

I'm having similar issues (stuck closed), and it helps to see what the latch looks like. Thanks for the photos!