My rear door was faulty. It was the same motor that was responsible, also the spring had popped off. Although process very similar, there is no need to lower the window. Thank you for your clear video on how to do everything. I'm in the UK and the part alone was almost £200. got the motors for £16 and it took me approx 2 hours to do. Thank you once again.

I used this excellent video for my V50. Everything is exactly the same except the door panel removal but there are plenty of other videos that show that. Thank you.

The level of detail here is amazing. Great work guys.

I’ve watched your videos for a long time. I must say that they are brilliant. You show how to repair rather than replace. Your audio description is perfect. It explains everything without going into every silly detail. Thank you. Ted, in the UK

You just saved me a half a day. I've done timing belt, oil change etc by myself but I don't think I would put this door lock together. With your video I actually did and to my surprise it is fixed!

You guys are very professional & helpful. I have a repair shop in US & am glad i found your channel!

I had to do this on my C6 Corvette a few years ago, and I have to say...this is way more challenging on the Volvo. With the corvette, I basically did it in a parking lot in about 10 minutes. Driver side plastic held by gator clips comes right out and the piece can be pulled from the inside without removing any screws. Then you can just swap with 1-for-1 part. But thanks for this video, saved it in case my XC70 ever has this problem.

Great video! Thanks Yvegeny! I just completed this on my 2010 Volvo XC60. I reckon that saved me about £500, so really appreciate you posting it. One thing that XC60 owners may find useful is about the step for releasing the window glass from the actuator mechanism. Volvo has changed it on the XC60. Instead of two bolts there are two clips. You still access them via the two service holes with rubber covers, as in Yvegeny’s video. However, it looks very different. You need to let the window down a bit more. After you see the steel cables go down, you will be in about the right place. The bottom of the glass should be just below the bottom of the righthand service hole. Through the black metal frame that you can see through the hole there is a clip that is coming towards you through the glass. You can release the clip by pushing it gently away from you. I used a 5mm allen wrench. However, you need help at this point. You have to release both clips at the same time. So have a friend hold the glass and gently apply upwards pressure. Then line up one allen wrench (or screwdriver would likely work), on each clip, left and right. Pop them at the same time and your friend can raise up the window a bit. Then secure with tape as Yvegeny did. I could not find how to do this anywhere online, so I hope this helps a few XC60 owners. Cheers!

Perfect video, I replaced the passenger side lock motor without any problem. It took me about 3 hours, i’m not the fastest I know, but I had fun doing it. Maybe because of the model year, mine is a V70 my 2012, but I didn’t need a torx 30. 25 was the largest. Спасибо большое, Евгени! I wouldn’t have been able to do without you!

Thanks gents. Just completed this repair on the rear door of my XC70. Couldn't have done it without your video.

You the man! Thank you so much for your excellent videos regarding Volvo. No one compares to your expertise and presentation on KZfaq. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Travis, Tennessee USA

Yes, I did it with this great tutorial. There was one thing that was different during my repair. I have keyless entry, so to remove the door handle, I had to disconnect the wire for the keyless entry. The connection is on a spring. When you follow the wire from the handle, you can only see the connector. But to disconnect it, you need to bring the connector in front of you so you can disconnect it. The connection will “fly” back into the door. It was quite challenging to reconnect it. There’s a “lip” on the connector, so you can pry it out with a flathead screwdriver. However, the plastic isn’t very tough, and the spring is strong. I ended up pulling it out with pliers. The first time, the keyless entry didn’t work because i bend a pin so the second time, I gently bent the pin back, held the connector tightly, and managed to push the other connector in. And it worked! This will save me a lot of money. There is one thing; when I pushed the 3 plastic plug's out. In a weird way i cannot find 2 of them back. So I had to be creative and used some warm glue so in the future I can push it out again. But I cannot find these plug's anywere on the internet. Does anybody knows how i can get these?

great video, respect.keep up the good job! I did replace my front left door lock motors based on this. Only part where I got stucked a bit is putting back the lock itself. there is a little hook which must be at the right place over the body panel otherwise the lock can not be screwed back. once figured this out then it was an easy job (you need a second person to help otherwise it can be very difficult at certain steps).

Great work.This guy REALLY knows about Volvo. Thank you so much

The detail in this video is just superb. We've used this to do three doors on two cars (V70 and S80) and broken down step by step the daunting job becomes ok. Rather than repairing the actuator we swapped out for salvage parts, and the same motor module is used across all kinds of cars from across the mid noughties Ford family, including Volvos, Ford Mondeo and Focus. We got good results using actuators from a Range Rover, though you do need to swap over one simple component. Thanks so much for all of your hard work, and for narrating your videos in English.

Thank you guys! I changed both motors at three doors, it took me about 4 hours.Motors form aliexpress work great.

Just wanted to add my thanks for this video, it made the replacement of the motors on both of the front doors on my XC70 very easy. If I hadn't found this video I would have probably blindly replaced the entire lock assembly. One of the door pins/buttons was sitting lower on my car. After watching this video I assumed I'd probably find the spring missing but it was actually just the plastic button itself which had split and been forced down further onto the metal rod. It epoxied back together nicely. I also greased my window regulaltors whilst the doors were apart, this seems to have resolved an issue I had with the windows sometimes stopping prematurely, probably because they experienced too much resistance.

Just done my actuators on one of my rear door. Your video was super helpful. Many thanks 👍

I did this job a few years ago thanks to a forum guide. Maybe I wasn't taking my time but I messed up a lot of small parts so from my experience: a) don't leave the door lock pin hanging like that, it's still only held on by plastic and on my lock it broke. b) when he says "don't overtighten" the mechanism that holds the glass, really don't. I overtightened mine (without realizing it, because this was 4 years ago and I'm an idiot) and stripped the threads. Had to buy a salvage yard new window mechanism and redo this whole job more or less. c) be careful with bit-tools when putting them in holes to the innards of the door. I managed to have bits get caught when pulling the tool out from within the door and had to re-disassemble the door 2-3 times. Just some tips. I think I just had a bad day, it's not that hard, but can be a bit finicky here and there.

This is literally the FIRST thing I ever had to fix on my P3 XC70!

Did you know that you do not have to buy new motors? Simply open them, clean rotor contacts, assemble and you're done! Good luck!

Thanks, now I can fix what my local garage have tryed to fix on garantie the last 4 years. I now understand why. Very good video 👍

Thank you for this video. It helped me to exchange the lock in my v70 for a new one (used one) :-) 2 hours of work, 2 people :-) Money saved and I know that everything is done very well.

Thank you for the video guys, it helped me a lot! I have the key-less system which makes the disassembly a little more complicated as there are more wires connected to the unit. Otherwise, it's the same procedure.

Very good video. Second time I used it (first time was back door motor and this time micro switch wire). You should put "look at whole video before starting even if it is long". I ended making double work 😂 thanks agaij

Thank you! Swapped out the motors on mine today following this video and all working now!

Great guide! My door handle on the outside stopped working so i followed the guide and noticed that the wire was broken, so i have to order it on monday. Thought the lockmechanism was broken so i ordered one this week and was hoping to have it fixed today. But the guide was very helpful!

Thanks for the video. I had to replace both motors on one of the rear doors of my V70. Wouldn’t have known where to start if it hadn’t have been for you guys!

Thanks for the video- I have now done a door mirror and the lock on a passenger door. On my 2015 car, when changing the lock motor i found that the glass is just clipped in- remove the speaker and feel for the plastic mould that supports the glass- if you flex it while lifting the glass it comes clear. You can then carry on as per your video. Thanks, Andrew.

Another great DIY video!!! Very clear and helpful! THE guide, if you own a XC70 or V70 III. I have the same problem with the spring. Problem is, I don't know where to find a spare one.

This is a very good and detailed Video. I can not see why other people put there thumb down

Great video. I have XC70 with keyless go. It's more complicated to disassemble the cable. But its works :)

You just saved my day. Crystal clear explanations, very good tutorial ! Kudos for this one

Thanks to your video, I fixed this problem on my 2008 V70! One of the back doors, but the procedure is the same. Thank you so much!

I’ve done my right back door lock change on my S80 based on this video. Thanks for the details, it was a big help! Greetings from Hungary!

Yevgeny is the boss! Wow, he's not only the boss but he's also very just. Check him out cleaning up after his job with the windows. That's an upright dude.

Thank you so much for making this video, it took me about 3 hours but now it works and you have saved me so much money to fix it myself.

Just. Carried out the repair, mine has got key less entry so a little bit more to do. All works fine now thanks you

Thank you so much for this very useful video, which made me successfully change this electrical motor. I must however precise 2 things : 1/ these 3 fucking plastic locks you must push inside the door are very very fragile, and almost impossible to replace correctly when you put the inner panel back. 2/ on my 2011 XC70, the inner of the last box, where the engine takes place, is a little different. I have only one motor (the big one), and actually it is easier to take it out than in the video. So don't panic !

The clarity of volvosweden's videos is exceptional making this complex repair possible for a careful fitter. Thanks also to Forget8About8It and Benjamin for explaining how to release the rear window glass on late model V70s by pushing in tab.

Many thanks for the perfect video. It was so exactly done that the door lock repair was easy to do. 😊

I am experiencing same problem on my 2009 XC70 T6, identical to yours. I noticed that the passenger side lock button does not alway go all the way down when I lock the vehicle with the remote. My temp fix is to click the lock button twice. This seems to ensure that the passenger door is locked. I purchased the rear tail light module from your friend 2 years ago. It works beautifully and makes my older XC70 look like the newer ones from the rear! If my lock finally stops working, I now have an inexpensive way to repair it.

Thanks for uploading, I just replaced my actuator on mk3 V70, rear door, quite straightforward, retrieved lock spring from bottom of door, all for £10!

Thanks! First video I found and it helped a lot. Especially the details about all the screws and knobs. In my case it was not the spring but the bigger of two motors (in Volvo V70 -13 there is one big and one small motor). I took apart the motor and it was full of grease. Removed the grease and cleaned it. Now good again. New motor ordered Ebay for 7eur but that will come in if it acts like that again in the future.

Awesome video... Thank you for save us a lot of money!

Excellent! I have to do this this weekend. Very informative. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

Very thanks for this video,Efgeny and you. I Like you Channel for you good Information how to repair my V70 for any problems. I safe a lot of money. Thank you

Excellent step by step instructions. Thank you.

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So where can this spring be bought, I know the question has been asked but can't see the reply!

Hey! Thank you so much for your videos! You made me save lots money… still some struggle but always repaired 😊

Great video! I'm planning to do this job this week. My both front doors on my S80 have a hard time going up and down, but they still go up and down. So I bet the motors are still fine, but the small spring is gone. Still I'm going to replace the motors when opening everything up. One question: where do you find a spring like that? I can't find it new or will it be down in the door somewhere to reuse again? Thanks in advance for the answer! :)

Can you advise an updated link to purchase the spring and motor please. Also many thanks for another great video that will help many owners of the V70 and XC 70

What a fantastic video,i just spend more then half day on the same door, try to repair the lock,use to lock but not unlock,after all that work my lock is unlocking but not locking other way around.dont know why.

Rear Door - your instructions also work ok for a 2007 S80 rear door, but releasing the wiring harness was even more difficult. I'm a former engineer/prototype technician and for me, the repair process was difficult, but worth the savings. Remove the door handle and disconnect its wiring before removing the metal panel. Other videos show this in more detail. Get a sturdy box to support the metal door panel as you disconnect the multitude of wiring connector puzzles. Otherwise, the heavy metal panel will hang from the wires over many sharp metal edges. I cut some wires because of this. I had trouble finding the 3rd retaining clip inside the door, so I removed the plastic reinforcement in the bottom of the door and found the $#%^% spring! I reinstalled the spring, but it fell out again very easily. Very poor engineering from Ford/Volvo. I drilled a small hole into the black plastic and riveted in a custom retainer plate to keep the spring in place. My repair shop quoted $680 to repair the lazy lock. I almost bought a new lock motor assembly for $208. After watching this video, I bought the motor only for $13. The real problem was the $0.02 spring designed to fall off. This is my first and soon-to-be last Volvo. Thanks so much for the detailed video. You saved many people a lot of money.

this was a brilliant video and really helped me out of a tricky spot, even found the elusive spring so thats back in place :-) thank you PS I used this guide to help with the nearside rear passanger door on a 2011 volvo V70 and it is all pretty much the same

Thank you for the video. Can update ebay link for the motor please ? Or may be you can add the correct key words to find it on ebay ? Thank you

Tack så mycke för din bra video 👍

Great job. I just got this malfunction in the back door

I really like your videos. Very detailed and pedagogical.

Hello, and thanks for a good video👍 One question, where can i buy the spring? I have search for it here in sweden but not find it😰 can you help me?

Man it looks easy but I will fck it up big time knowing me... 😂🙏🏻-- I will go to VOLVO if it evers happens. Thank u for sharing...the vid is very clear. Respect

Hi, excellent explanation :). I replaced the motor and all works fine. But I did not have any spring there. It must have got lost. Do you know where it's possible to buy it? Original or from any other car using the same sprig. Thanks.

Great video! I used this to diagnose an exterior door handle that stopped working. All I found was a pin and spring had fallen out of the latch mechanism. It’s my teen’s car and I suspect he is just abusive with it.

Thanks fore another great video! I recently changed the door mechanism on passenger seat rear left hand side. Had the same problem! If i had this video earlier it would go a lot faster. Better late then ever at all. Keep up with this good stuff!! Have a V70 diesel D4 2013 btw. Looking forward to next video.

If you´re doing this on the rear of a 13-16 V70/XC70. Please note that there are some minor differences: You dont unscrew the glass panel, you simply press a small latch in and lift the window upp. Lower it until it sits about 18cm from the bottom and you will see the latch. The three stupid clips are repaced with three T25 screws.

I can only say ---> GREAT , did repair on my VOLVO s80 !!!

I have a similar issue with my 2014 XC60. The motor raising and lowering the internal lock button was always faulty. But the door worked fine. Now the door doesnt open from the outside only the inside. Could this be related to the spring?

Cheers dude, instructions worked like a charm 👌🏽

Both of my kids have xc70s. My daughter has one for her first car. I just had to replace the fuel door actuator and videod it on both.

TOP Video. Thank you so much. Gretings from Germany

Great demonstration and explanation. It does however, looks an awful lots of work. olvo should correct it's mistake and put a reliable motor in every car.

On the 2009 Volvo XC70, I could not open the tailgate by any means and I had to carefully cut a square section from the inside carpeted panel that covers the lock in order to expose the entire lock. Even then I spent more than an hour poking and prodding all areas until I managed to open the lock and even now I couldn't repeat the process as I couldn't see what I poked to open it. Why Volvo couldn't offer a cable pull to open the lock like they did with the emergency fuel lid that locks is a mystery I could live without. I have the child safety lock which is also electronic and may have more to do with this than I know about. I will have to replace the lock as well as the entire inside panel since there were two screws I couldn't remove without opening the tailgate to remove them first. Brilliant or lack of it when it comes to making locks with so much plastic, springs with moving parts that are designed to fail and all but impossible to open via a manual release.

Same problem in my volvo xc70, it been 3 days and i'm using my car key to close the door, very interesting demonstration but to complicated for me to do it

Next we need a video on how to fix the power folding mirrors when they cease to function.

Anyone Know where to buy a new door lock spring?

Greta video, but the link to get the motor does not seem to work, has it changed?

You are a star. Thank you again!

I'm about to change the motor in my door lock and just wonder what kind of grease have you used? I can see it's some kind of volvo one but not sure which one would be good for that... any tips?

Excellent instructional video. Well done.

Thanks, helpful information, door now works 👍

I have the same problem in my S80.Thank you.

Thanks a lot to Evgeniy!!!

Excelente trabajo.. Saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile

Did anybody find out where to buy the spring? Thank you for another great video!

Thank you, just repair my rear left with contact cleaner inside the small motor ! Next failure, i will change the moteur.

Kiitos Evgenyi!

Hi, The door lock knob moves down a little when clicking the door lock button on remote, does that mean the motors are gone or something else

Like always Perfect Video, thanks! 👍

I think for my door it is only the spring, which causes the defect.. where can i order it or will it sit somewhere inside the doorpanel for sure?

the car is sooooo clean!! wooooah

Now I see why Volvo wants so much for that repair. I for sure would have broken many of those little plastic pieces and would end up being a $600 repair and definitely would not ever work again.

Thanks for this video! Helped me with fixing window regulator. Much appreciated!

Nice infomative video ! Thanx guys ! Like your videos a lot !

It looks like my v70 passenger side lock does exactly the same, it sometimes locks, sometimes no, also got B110977 fault code which says mechanical fault on passengers side door lock AND even if I lock it by hand, after that lock it with key button, alarm does not work when you open any door from inside or using mechanical key from outside..

FYI: the remove works by this way only by cars without keyless go! By cars with keyless go it is needed to put the metal board and the lock as one piece out of the door because there are 2 extra plugs and it is not possible to disconnect them when the board is not out of the door. Unfortunately there is not much space but it is possible to put it out in one piece.

I’m was working on a donor car in the junkyard (passenger door) and unfortunately locked and closed the door. Is there a way to unlock the lock? Keeping in mind the car is in the junkyard and it’s winter and snowy here

Great videos of this proceedure. You guys cover it all , it is so well done. However, do you have a video of the rear door proceedure with keyless entry ? I realize these are repairs to ypur cars but have you videoed a 2008 Volvo XC70 rear door accuator reapair ? I'm having issues with mine.

Well done, great video 👌. But where did you or your compagnon get the spring from ? I can't find it on any parts list or parts site. I've the same problem with not opening the passenger door. The lockpin does not come out, and so does not unlock the door, and I can't open the door from the outside. It's a V70 2.5T, 2012, so the parts will be the same as at the XC in the video.

video with Sweden quality!