open the door, remove door trim and the torque screw holding the strap to body, and two nuts holding strap to door and remove door stop from inside door
This link is titled "door hinge", but actually pertains to the catch-strap: http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php/topic/79630-how-to-repair-a-clunking-grinding-broken-door-hinge/
This is rather simple actually. You light the entire car on fire! Hope this helps.
It maintains the door position when you leave it ajar.
Door check stop failure is not uncommon on this vehicle. The spring breaks and the unit must be replaced. An after market door stop is about $30 from FCP Groton, a little less from IPD. Genuine Volvo part is about $55 from the dealer. Replacing the part is not difficult.
Remove inner door panel and replace complete door check assembly
Try oiling the hinges on the door. Replace the check strap. That is the part between the two hinges.
The hinge or check strap will have the hold open detent.
check in between the drive's side door...there shoiuld be a label
You need a new door check. You can replace yourself if you are mechanically inclined. You need a new door check. You can replace yourself if you are mechanically inclined.
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the check strap...when you open the door you will feel two clicks/ clunks look by the hinge
Remove the door panel. Unscrew the door check bolts in the door jamb, 2 in the door and 2 on the car frame. Remove the check unit by pulling it through the door and out the door face. Install new check through the door and replace door panel.