How do I remove the black plastic spoiler strip above the tailgate on a 2001vx commodore wagon

SOURCE: 2000 Toyota Sienna tailgate door will not open/broken handle

I hope I can help, I had the same problem on my 2001. I called the dealership and they said 375.00 + parts to fix. Being mechanically inclined I decidet to try it myself. Please understand, this is not exact, but is a pretty good guide. To open from the outside, make sure doors are unlocked(mine relocked after a minute or so) place a screwdriver, long and thin, into the slot that the handle passes through the door on the right side. Raise the handle of the driver, and you should be pressing down on a cable that operates the latch. the door should release. If you cant do that, from the inside, remove the two side trim pieces. Then remove the inner door panel, One screw under plastic cap on handle, one under cap on strap... and pop off all plastic buttons(hidden) between the door and cover, a 1" putty knife will work for this. You will see the cable that used to connect to the handle. Remove the cable by pulling it through the slot(apparent when you get to it) and now remove the two screws that hold the handle on. Also, you have to remove a screw from the passengers side of the cover plate over the handle. the plate will slide(not sure which way now), and it will come off. replace the handle and etc..... inreverse.. Took me 25 minutes, start to finish. Further questions, let me know. remember, mine was 2001 Sienna.

ShadeTek

• 81 Answers
• Posted on Sep 27, 2008

SOURCE: 1996 850 spoiler

You will obviously need a spoiler, but also a fitting kit which is available from Volvo. It fits onto the inside of the tailgate. Will take about half an hour to fit.

SOURCE: I want to know how to remove the instrument panel

i havent got mine infront of me to look but ill try help you.
from what i remember
sitting in drivers seat looking at speedo
there should be 2 screws in the speedo surround
they go up (towards roof) so you may have to get down low to see them.
then that cover should "pop off" just be careful and dont be to rough or you may break the clips that hold it on.
once it pops out you will need to reach behind and unplug plugs from all the switches (they all just plug in the back) then remove cover.
then you should see the instrument panel and you should see a screw each side and then 2 in the top (once again you may have to get down low to see them)
once there out the cluster should slide out

hope that helps you and hope i remembered it all right
Cheers

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SOURCE: how do i remove the seats in a holden commodore

loosen the bolts/ clips and remove from vehicle.

Duane Wong

• 6826 Answers
• Posted on Oct 17, 2010

SOURCE: 1987 Volvo 245 wagon -

Systematically cut it out with a sawzall reciprocating saw.

Cut the post that the latch attaches to when closed, if you can get at it with the blade.

Then, replace the post.

May need a long prybar to open if, simply stuck, while operating the opening button or lever.

Good luck with this replacement of the tail gate.