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P80 tailgate removal solo

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

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P80 tailgate removal solo

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Couple of notes on getting a tailgate off by yourself.

Open and prop, I used my jack
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Left disconnect. Big plug under trim then work plug through the grommet. You have to remove plastic clip and perhaps cut the gasket
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Right disconnect. Another clip, gasket , and pop off the washer hose inside , pull hose though
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Now remove the four outboard facing T40 bolts and let the tailgate loose.

It’s heavy but not crazy to handle with one person , maybe 35 kg or so
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