1998 V70 Tailgate handle - what is it called?

T64me · Post by **T64me** » 22 Jul 2015, 21:21

I have a 98 V70T5M. The tailgate only opens from the inside. When I pull on the outside handle the nothing moves on the inside. The "arm" that goes from the outside handle to the internal mechanism is broken off. This arm appears to be made of pot metal so I doubt I could weld it. I've tried to find a replacement tailgate handle but have had no luck. I can't even find the proper name for this part. Does anyone know what it is called or know what the part number is?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Post by **scot850** » 22 Jul 2015, 23:00

The part comes as the complete assembly and is called 'Handle'. The arm that has broken off is all part of that and doesn't appear to be sold separately. Part # looks like 9152288, and replaces part #s: 9485531-9, 9187150-9, and 9187151-7. Tasca sell the part for About $60 + shipping. It includes most of the parts directly attached to it including the rubber gasket, the light lenses etc. Only thing missing are the 2 nuts that holds it on. If they are rusted they are part # 985919 x 4 off, and washer 986499 x 4 off.

Neil.

T64me · Post by **T64me** » 23 Jul 2015, 08:10

Thanks Neil for your helpful reply. Much appreciated!

Post by **misha** » 23 Jul 2015, 08:23

Check a "child security lock" on tailgate before you replace it.