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LR door won't open 700 1990

posted by  B.B. on  Mon Jun 23 11:42 CST 2008
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I had that problem here but was lucky that I could get a new door panel at the boneyard for $5. It's hard to understand the problem until the door panel is off.

Maybe this will help, There is a metal link about the diameter of a coat
hanger from the lock button to the latch mechanism. About half way there is a
plastic clip in the door that the link snaps into. The clip gets worn and sloppy and the link pops out. THEN, when you pull the lock lever the links bows
or buckles and doesn't release the latch.

I don't know how you can remove the door panel with the door stuck shut.
If you can access that link to prevent it from buckling they door will
open right up. It's a good idea to premptively replace those clips, nearly
free at Volvo parts.

Maybe you can cut a small access hole in the center of the door trim
over the door latch to hold that link?

Post back your amazing success story,

Bill





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