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LIAMMCL

Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 417

2009 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Nara Bronze

Tailgate Handle Removal?

Our D4 has had a dodgy tailgate switch for a while. I've just been out to fit a new one to find 2 of the 4 bolts holding the handle to the tailgate are spinning. I'm assuming the moulded captive nuts have broken loose.

How on earth do I remove these 2 bolts now?

If I buy a used one can the painted shell be swapped over to save painting it?

I'll get new bolts from AF. Ironically the switch is working again 🤦‍♂️

2nd Apr 2020 10:56 am

johnlad

Member Since: 02 Dec 2016
Location: blackpool
Posts: 408

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

7mm drill in the torx head. Hold bolt with mole grips while drilling

2nd Apr 2020 10:58 am

MorganD379

Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
Posts: 425

I found the nut in the handle would turn if enough pressure was applied

and will screw back in...

2nd Apr 2020 11:03 am

darrind

Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
Posts: 2908

2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Re: Tailgate Handle Removal?

LIAMMCL wrote:
Our D4 has had a dodgy tailgate switch for a while. I've just been out to fit a new one to find 2 of the 4 bolts holding the handle to the tailgate are spinning. I'm assuming the moulded captive nuts have broken loose.

How on earth do I remove these 2 bolts now?

If I buy a used one can the painted shell be swapped over to save painting it?

I'll get new bolts from AF. Ironically the switch is working again 🤦‍♂️

Cover has two small screws from memory then a number of clips to hold the assembly together - remove the screws and you can swap the cover over, however it is possible to swap the handle trigger mechanism - inside the bimetallic switch will be all corroded. You can buy a replacement from a Ford Focus (the same part) and solder it onto the two wires without having to remove the handle

The ford one I fitted to my D3 was listed on Ebay as "Genuine Ford Focus Mk2 & C-max Tailgate Boot Switch Kit Incl Wiring 1748422" was £6 from memory

Took 20 minutes to do and put my tools away, longest part was to take the existing switch out witch was a gentle prize free with a trim tool after taking out the number plate lamp Must stop buying shiny toys....

2nd Apr 2020 11:37 am

LIAMMCL

Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 417

Cheers, got the new switch. But now the handle is loose. Car isn't going anywhere as the wife has symptoms so it'll be fine just now.

2nd Apr 2020 11:46 am

ROY_H

Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South Hams Devon
Posts: 368

2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Watch out if the handle has started working again. Mine had a break in one of the wires so would work intermittently until it finally stopped. Could still open with the key press. Morris Dancers: Drinkers with A Dance Problem

2nd Apr 2020 7:27 pm

LIAMMCL

Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 417

Switch innards were badly rotten and full of water.

10th Apr 2020 4:56 pm

ROY_H

Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South Hams Devon
Posts: 368

I've got one for non-rear camera fitting, brand new bought in error if you need one. has all the loom plugs fitted. Morris Dancers: Drinkers with A Dance Problem

10th Apr 2020 5:16 pm

LIAMMCL

Member Since: 27 Aug 2013
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 417

I actually bought a later used d4 handle but the camera and multi plug are both different. I've ended up buying a d3 handle with the correct aperture off ebay tonight (Mine is an early d4)

10th Apr 2020 6:28 pm

cornishboy

Member Since: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 649

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Can you replace the switch without remove the entire handle?

The torque bolts on mine are spinning?

Thanks

19th Nov 2020 10:20 am

Wonky

Member Since: 28 Nov 2006
Location: Brill, Aylesbury
Posts: 356

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I bought a cheap ford replacement and it fitted a treat in my D3! 07MY TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey + Alpaca
No ugly kid glass!
Side steps (one with dent!)
BIG GRIN (although turned down at the edges)
Extremely empty wallet

19th Nov 2020 10:43 am

azurar01

Member Since: 24 Feb 2011
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 509

2011 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

cornishboy

Quote:
Can you replace the switch without remove the entire handle?

If you're careful you can remove the handle by pushing in the plastic tab. Put they are easy to break.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc-82IHjFb...;index=402 D4 SDV6 HSE 11MY - Gone
D3 TDV6 HSE 08MY - Gone

19th Nov 2020 5:47 pm

cornishboy

Member Since: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Bristol
Posts: 649

Thanks guys - I will give this go and get a switch rather than the entire handle assembly.

20th Nov 2020 10:53 am

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