Freel2.com - View topic - Tailgate handle


Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors « Advertise on Freel2.com

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Technical > Tailgate handle - help before it falls off

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

hamiltov

Member Since: 08 Jan 2020
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 22

Tailgate handle - help before it falls off

Hi all,

The tailgate handle on my 2009 Freelander 2 was not rock solid and now my over zealous wife has popped it out at least two of its back clips. I am having to be super careful now not to rip the whole lot off.
Any ideas on my next action? I have watched some YouTube videos and am happy knowing how to remove whole unit.
I am reluctant to have to fork out on a whole new moulding if I can can avoid it as they look a bit pricey.

Thanks in advance👍

25th Jun 2023 5:44 pm

lrman

Member Since: 15 May 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 93

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Baltic Blue

I repaired mine by plastic welding (using an old soldering iron) and painted it.
https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic39150.html
A bit time consuming but not hard. FL2 2007 2.2d Auto SE. Baltic Blue.

25th Jun 2023 5:48 pm

hamiltov

Member Since: 08 Jan 2020
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 22

Thanks Imran, decent job that with the spraying. Did you look into the alternatives to a weld? I must say I am tempted to take a handle off a whole tailgate, which breakers are flogging for £60 not so far from me.

25th Jun 2023 7:06 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5081

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Probably easier to replace the tail gate handle with a sound one than repair fractures with plastic welding. Though you can buy a variety of different shaped plastic weld staples which make a solid join.
I repaired the headlamp brackets on my Fiesta that way.

Which clips have broken. Its held on with a few bolts, isnt it. Jules

25th Jun 2023 7:38 pm

lrman

Member Since: 15 May 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 93

i went with a repair for two reasons.
1) Any 2nd hand ones of that style will be pretty old now so probably about to break anyway. So I might as well fix the one I had.
2) I had the stuff and I am cheap

If I was to go with a replacement I think I would get one of the newer, longer style. Back when I was looking powerfulUK were selling them for around £100 on ebay. Don't know if they still are though. FL2 2007 2.2d Auto SE. Baltic Blue.

25th Jun 2023 7:50 pm

Nodge68

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Newquay
Posts: 2082

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

Re: Tailgate handle - help before it falls off

hamiltov wrote:
Hi all,

The tailgate handle on my 2009 Freelander 2 was not rock solid and now my over zealous wife has popped it out at least two of its back clips. I am having to be super careful now not to rip the whole lot off.
Any ideas on my next action? I have watched some YouTube videos and am happy knowing how to remove whole unit.
I am reluctant to have to fork out on a whole new moulding if I can can avoid it as they look a bit pricey.

Thanks in advance👍

I replaced mine with the later facelift type, which is much better looking (IMO) and better secured to the tail door. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project.

26th Jun 2023 11:09 am

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum