Volvo Hatch Lift Support Safety Retainer - Genuine Volvo 987185

Product Information

A hatch lift support, also called a liftgate strut or tailgate strut, is a pressurized gas cylinder used to assist in opening and holding a vehicle's hatch (or rear liftgate) in an open position; when it fails, you might notice the hatch struggling to open, not staying fully open, suddenly dropping, making unusual noises when opening/closing, or showing signs of fluid leakage around the strut's connection points.

• Hatch won't stay open: This is the most obvious sign, where the hatch slowly sags down after being opened
• Difficulty opening the hatch: You might need to use extra force to lift the hatch as the struts can't provide enough assistance
• Hatch suddenly drops: The hatch unexpectedly falls closed due to a complete loss of pressure in the strut

About Genuine Volvo

The original parts used by Volvo to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine Volvo” brand. Manufactured under the direction of Volvo, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are exclusively available through the Volvo Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your Volvo are not necessarily manufactured by Volvo. No cause for concern, as Volvo designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for Volvo for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine Volvo parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a Volvo logo.

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