volvo 850 door locking selonoid

fred54321 · Post by **fred54321** » 25 May 2006, 09:04

i assume you get to this takeing passenger door panel of.were abouts it and can it just be unpluged and plug new one it.there power to the door but passenger not locking when i use fob.but if i press the catch on top of door to lock it works,so im assuming to replace selonoid???????????as drivers side locks as with rear doors but not passenger side door

Post by **billofdurham** » 25 May 2006, 11:57

It is behind the door panel. The solenoid/actuator is attached to the lock unit which should be removed. Then replace the solenoid and refit everything.

To remove the door panel

Remove the speaker grille by inserting a screwdriver behind one corner and carefully prising off.

Undo the 4 speaker retaining screws, remove the speaker and disconnect the wiring.

Remove the inner door handle by pulling it firmly upward off the handle lever.

Remove the padded panel above the door handle by levering it upwards at the bottom to release it from three internal stud fasteners. Some force is necessary and the fasteners will probably break.

Undo the two screws now exposed.

Undo the four screws securing the lower edge of the trim panel to the door.

Release the plastic stud screw from the front edge of the panel by undoing the screw and pulling out the sleeve.

Lift the trim panel upwards and off the door.

When refitting you will probably need new plastic stud fasteners for the padded panel.

fred54321 · Post by **fred54321** » 25 May 2006, 12:10

i have the panel of the door.do i have to remove the lock to get to it,or can i unplug and push another one in.

Post by **billofdurham** » 25 May 2006, 12:19

You need to remove the lock as it is held in place by two screws.

fred54321 · Post by **fred54321** » 25 May 2006, 12:23

how is the outside handle attached to the lock.is there just a pin to remove

fred54321 · Post by **fred54321** » 25 May 2006, 15:29

panel door removel is easy enough what about removeing the lock to fit new solonoid is it easy any tips.

Post by **billofdurham** » 26 May 2006, 12:39

Unfortunately this is not easy as it requires removing the following:

Door lock cylinder.
Outer door handle.
Window electric motor.
Window regulator cassette.
Window guide channel.

Really needs access to a manual to see where all the bits are and how to get them off.

Bill.

fred54321 · Post by **fred54321** » 26 May 2006, 15:14

cannot see why you have to take window motor out and all those bits when all you need is to remove lock and plug in new solanoid.i will have to look into this further.never as simple as it sounds.
thanx bill