DIY: Volvo S70/V70 Door Handle Disassembly

Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• needle nose pliers

Procedure:

• first start removing the rubber gasket which will need the handle opened
• be careful removing the rubber gasket as it can break
• to remove the spring, use needle nose pliers to push it back and over
• then slide the spring off the plastic shaft
• to separate the handle, hold it in the normal position as if it were installed in the door, then push down and pull over
• next pull it straight out which will give you two separate pieces
• reassembly in reverse of disassembly

Video tutorial on how to disassemble a Volvo S70 or V70 exterior door handle after it has been removed from the door itself. The main purpose of disassemble if for painted around all the edges. These handles can be match painted to your Volvo and will also fit into a Volvo 850 door assembly.