Replacement Tailgate Hinges and Wiring Harnesses

Having electrical problems with tailgate accessories? Maybe your hinges have become worn, severing wires. Even if the hinges look okay, normal use can cause the wires that run through the tailgate hinges to break and fail. If the rear wiper, defrost, power lock or license plate light have stopped working on your wagon, a new replacement harness could be the answer. Rubber gaskets not included.

 *If you have a 1984 or 1985 model, you’ll need to check the wiring harness under the headliner to be sure you order the correct part. If they look like the ones shown at right, use 1985-93 parts. If they are black square/rectangular connectors, use the parts for 1975-84.

If you own a 700 or 900 series Volvo wagon, there’s a good chance that the plastic interior tailgate panel is breaking away from the tailgate. This common problem is caused by repeated slamming of the tailgate which causes the mounting brackets to fail. To replace the complete cover would cost $160.00. Now you can permanently repair your broken panel with ipd’s repair kit for only $19.00. This kit includes improved metal mounting brackets, screws, new attaching clips, and instructions. Takes 30 minutes to install with common hand tools and a drill.

Tailgate and trunk supports don’t last forever. They can age slowly or fail suddenly with rapid temperature changes. You’ll realize the failure immediately when the lid suddenly contacts you Ñ usually in the head. Then you’ll get your next shock. The cost for a pair of original equipment gas springs can run as high as $150. ipd’s suggestion is to buy our reasonably priced replacements and save.

*You must retain ball end of OE locking lift and install on EE1254916 (buy two).

*Please note that the high pressure shock used on 1975-1985 single shock systems is no longer available. The solution is to purchase 2 of the later low pressure shocks #EE1254916 and install them using the hardware from the original shock and locking support.