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[winnipegtibook]

After bonking my head on my 2004 xc90 rear tailgate a few times, I have finally decided to replace the struts (sitting in a box for 4 months). I have done the usual searching, reviewed this forum (and others), and seeing some screenshots of the entire assembly, I still have NO idea how to replace them.

Help, anyone?

[Keaton85]

Have you started taking anything aparts?

[Che'_Moderator]

I have been meaning to do this for awhile. I actually have an XC here that needs them replaced, just been well lazy. If you do this shoot some images, and email them to me and I will write a review that could save others yours, and soon to be mine, frustration, I will also get you set up with supporting membership.

[winnipegtibook]

Strut installed on the xc90. Probably one of the simplest things I've ever had to do (despite spending months looking at the darn things and scratching my head).

Step 1: Support hatch (my technique wasn't the best idea, but it worked.

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Step 2: Use a SMALL flathead screwdriver and insert on the "backside" of where it inserts into "ball" (part of the hatch itself). There is a retaining clip that pops back. Once this is removed, then the strut pulls off the ball. It seems to be pressure fit.
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Step 3: Do the same for the other end of the strut.
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Step 4: I didn't take the clip completely off the new unit, but rather, "lifted" it back with the same flathead, then it magically (well not exactly) popped onto the metal ball.
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This took me all of 10 minutes. I was amazed at how simple it was. Keep in mind, this is a XC90, the wagons are a different beast.

[Che'_Moderator]

Looks good! Upgraded your account. As for wagon tailgates we already have that covered here:
http://volvospeed.co...eplacement.html