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nhollandsmith
 


Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
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Poland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
removing tailgate handle

I have bought a replacement tailgate handle as the current switch keeps falling out and is temperamental.

But I can't budge the 4 screws that attach to the edge of the boot lid. Any way without destroying the heads.

Tried plenty of WD40 no luck!!  
Post #18130999th May 2017 7:30 pm
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trailhound
 


Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

You can just replace the switch. I bought a Ford one for about a tenner. Thumbs Up  
Post #18131159th May 2017 8:17 pm
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nhollandsmith
 


Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
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Poland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

i bought a replacement switch but how to get to the connector without removing the four screws.

Is is possible by just removing the internal plastic cover??  
Post #18131169th May 2017 8:20 pm
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trailhound
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

I just pulled the switch, chopped the wires as long as possible, and connected them to the new one. Can't remember if I soldered or just used a block. It's been fine for the last 18 months.  
Post #18131199th May 2017 8:24 pm
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nhollandsmith
 


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Poland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3

OK, got you thanks. a block is the option then as i don't have the soldering iron. I will use the switch on the replacement handle and do as you have suggested.  
Post #18131219th May 2017 8:26 pm
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trailhound
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

You may want to get one like this and sell on the handle complete.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OE-Ford-Focus-MK...rmvSB=true  
Post #18131259th May 2017 8:36 pm
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Narpy
 


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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

Buy replacements then drill out the old ones and use the replacements on the new handle. Wink

Trouble is, the screws only screw into inserts which will turn in the body of the handle. In short, you'll get the handle off but leave the screws and inserts behind if you try undoing them. Rolling Eyes
Drill 'em, replace 'em. Thumbs Up Mods:
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Paulc2017
 


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Wish I’d read this prior to my reverse cam install lol.. did end up drilling one, a couple of the others ended up spinning in housing. Managed to get it all off, glued the brass bits back into plastic and greased bolts when refitting.

Anyone got part number please for bolts? Thanks.  
Post #189079516th Dec 2017 1:06 am
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mek
 


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Id like to second Paulc's request for an ID on tailgate handle bolts. I plan to remove mine to install a reverse camera and it would be nice to have the bits for over the holiday  
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Fifth Horseman
 


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Should be 4x FYP106392  
Post #189123117th Dec 2017 1:31 pm
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Paulc2017
 


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Cheers Smile  
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