Mitsubishi Outlander MK2 2007-2012 Rear Tailgate Boot Release Handle Switch
Mitsubishi Outlander MK2 2007-2012 Rear Tailgate Boot Release Handle Switch
⚠️ Fitment must be checked before ordering
Do not order using registration year alone. Mitsubishi used more than one tailgate-handle configuration within this model family. Match the photographs, 2-pin connector, cable length, mounting ears and switch-pad design. For the safest confirmation, send your full 17-character VIN through eBay Messages before purchase.
Part-number status: the photographed unit is a strong visual match to OE reference MR959664, the non-smart-key version. The number is not visibly moulded or labelled in the supplied listing photographs, so MR959664 is provided as a comparison reference only and should not be entered as a confirmed manufacturer number until checked on the physical part or against the donor VIN.
Photographs of the exact item
Exterior switch pad
Wide rubber press pad with two outer mounting ears. Inspect for the same shape and fixing positions as your removed part.
Rear housing and wiring
Short black lead and white 2-pin plug. Connector shape and locating tabs must match your original.
Donor identification
Hand-marked “Outlander 2008”. This confirms the donor description, but it does not replace VIN and connector verification.
Where this part fits on the vehicle
The switch is mounted in the exterior garnish of the upper tailgate, above the rear number plate and below the rear window. Pressing the pad requests the body-control system to release the tailgate latch when the vehicle is unlocked.
2008 pre-facelift 5-door example
Rear view shows the split-tailgate body shape and the handle area. Reference vehicle only; trim level and colour may differ.
2011 facelift 5-door example
The second-generation facelift retained the 5-door SUV body family. The electrical/security specification must still be matched.
Vehicle reference photographs are public-domain works hosted by Wikimedia Commons (authors: OSX and IFCAR). They illustrate the correct vehicle generation/body style; the part photographs above show the exact item supplied.
Product identification and specification
What is included
- Exterior upper-tailgate release handle/switch assembly
- Integral short wiring lead
- White 2-pin connector
- Rubber press pad and moulded mounting housing
Construction
- Moulded black polymer housing
- Flexible elastomer/rubber switch membrane
- Insulated copper wiring and plastic connector
- Foam/sealing surfaces around the mounting face
Condition: used component with normal age-related marks and workshop handling visible in the photographs. Supplied exactly as pictured. Reuse or renew any sealing foam, clips or fixings where required during installation.
Parts compatibility chart
Verified application family: Mitsubishi Outlander II / MK2, model family CW_W, 5-door SUV, European production broadly November 2006 to June 2012, with some market catalogue entries continuing into July 2012. For UK search purposes this corresponds to 2007-2012 vehicles. Fitment is conditional on the exact 2-pin, non-smart-key-button configuration.
| Vehicle | Frame / variant | Production / model years | Fitment status | Required checks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander II / MK2, 5-door SUV | CW5W – selected 2.4 petrol variants | 11/2006-06/2012 UK model years 2007-2012 |
Conditional fit | MR959664-type non-smart-key switch; 2-pin plug; identical mounting shape; VIN check |
| Mitsubishi Outlander II / MK2, 5-door SUV | CW7W – selected 2.2 diesel variants | 11/2006-06/2012 UK model years 2007-2012 |
Conditional fit | MR959664-type non-smart-key switch; 2-pin plug; identical mounting shape; VIN check |
| Mitsubishi Outlander II / MK2, 5-door SUV | CW8W – selected 2.0 diesel variants | 11/2006-06/2012 UK model years 2007-2012 |
Conditional fit | MR959664-type non-smart-key switch; 2-pin plug; identical mounting shape; VIN check |
| Mitsubishi Outlander II / MK2, 5-door SUV | CW4W – selected European 2.0 petrol variants | 11/2006-06/2012; some European entries to 07/2012 | VIN confirmation required | Do not rely on engine/model year alone; confirm exact electrical/security specification |
Other Mitsubishi catalogue cross-references
MR959664 appears in catalogues for several other Mitsubishi model families. Because the part number is not visible on this physical item, those vehicles are not advertised here as confirmed fitments. Do not buy this item for Colt, Colt Plus, Delica/D:5, Endeavor, Galant Fortis, Grandis, Lancer/Sportback or Mitsubishi i unless the number on your removed component and your VIN both confirm compatibility.
Vehicles and configurations this item will not fit
- Smart-key / KOS tailgate-handle versions with an additional exterior lock button or different wiring. The commonly catalogued smart-key comparison is 5810A009.
- Mitsubishi Outlander I / first generation (CU-series, approximately 2003-2006 UK models).
- Mitsubishi Outlander III, later PHEV body, Outlander Sport/ASX or any post-MK2 body style.
- The lower-tailgate mechanical latch assembly; this electrical press switch is not the same component.
- Any vehicle with a different plug, more than two pins, different fixing centres, different cable route or a separate keyless-entry button.
- Peugeot 4007 or Citroën C-Crosser based only on shared platform assumptions. No cross-fit is claimed without a matching physical part number and VIN.
Six-point photo match before purchase
- 1. Connector: white 2-pin plug with the same keying and locking tab.
- 2. Harness: one short black cable exiting from the same side.
- 3. Switch pad: one wide rubber press strip; no separate smart-key lock button.
- 4. Fixings: two outer mounting ears/holes in matching positions.
- 5. Housing: identical rear moulding, locator and sealing face.
- 6. VIN / number: confirm the VIN and compare MR959664 on your old part or parts catalogue.
What the tailgate switch controls
This is the exterior momentary release switch for the upper tailgate. When the vehicle is unlocked, pressing the rubber pad sends a release request to the vehicle’s body/ETACS control system. The system then energises the tailgate unlock circuit so the latch can open.
A failed switch can prevent normal exterior opening even when the latch mechanism itself is serviceable. Because the circuit also includes wiring, connectors, latch/actuator, fuses and control electronics, diagnosis should be completed before replacing parts.
Common symptoms of a failing handle switch
- Tailgate does not release when the exterior pad is pressed
- Intermittent operation or release only when pressed in one spot
- No actuator click with the doors unlocked
- Need to use the internal emergency release
- Split, swollen, sticky or perished rubber switch pad
- Moisture or green corrosion around the connector
- Damaged cable insulation or loose terminals
- Tailgate works after moving the harness or plug
These symptoms are diagnostic clues, not proof that the handle is the only fault. Check latch alignment, wiring continuity, fuse supply and body-control operation where necessary.
Why choose a correctly matched factory-fit used part?
Correct geometry
Original manufacturer-supplied components are designed around the vehicle’s fixing centres, connector keying, sealing face and tailgate-garnish clearances.
Known interface
When the part number and specification match, the electrical plug and switch behaviour are consistent with the factory vehicle system.
Lower environmental impact
Reusing a serviceable component keeps an existing part in circulation and can avoid the material and energy demand of manufacturing a replacement.
A used factory-fit component can cost substantially less than buying new; the actual saving varies by part, availability and current new-part pricing. Correct matching matters more than choosing the cheapest copy, because poor connector fit, switch sealing or mounting tolerances can create repeat labour and water-ingress problems.
Fitting guide
Estimated repair time: approximately 45-90 minutes (0.75-1.5 labour hours), depending on trim removal, rear-wiper access, corrosion, previous repairs and diagnostic work. Follow the vehicle workshop manual and use a competent technician where required.
Suggested tools
- Plastic trim-removal tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- 8 mm and 10 mm sockets, ratchet and extension
- Small pick or terminal tool
- Multimeter for diagnosis
- Electrical contact cleaner, masking tape and gloves
- Replacement clips or sealing foam if the originals are damaged
Important precautions
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal before electrical work.
- Protect painted edges and rear glass while removing trim.
- Do not overtighten the moulded plastic mounting ears.
- Restore the weather seal to prevent water ingress.
- Test operation before refitting every trim panel.
- Open the upper tailgate, support it safely and protect surrounding trim and paint.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal and allow vehicle systems to power down.
- Remove the inner tailgate trim panel, screws and retaining clips using plastic trim tools.
- Remove or loosen the rear-wiper motor assembly if it obstructs access to the handle fixings.
- Disconnect the handle’s 2-pin electrical plug and inspect the vehicle-side terminals for corrosion or heat damage.
- Remove the handle fixings, release the locating tabs and carefully separate the sealing face from the tailgate garnish.
- Compare both parts side by side: plug, harness exit, mounting holes, locator, switch pad and sealing profile must match.
- Clean the mounting surface, renew damaged sealing foam, install the replacement and tighten evenly without stressing the plastic.
- Reconnect the plug and battery, unlock the vehicle and test repeated tailgate release operation before final trim reassembly.
- Refit the wiper motor and trim, then check for correct latch alignment, water sealing and absence of trapped wiring.
Static garage labour-cost estimator
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| Estimated billed time | £60/hour | £80/hour | £100/hour | £120/hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75 hour | £45 | £60 | £75 | £90 |
| 1.00 hour | £60 | £80 | £100 | £120 |
| 1.50 hours | £90 | £120 | £150 | £180 |
Illustrative labour only. Diagnostic time, parts, consumables, seized fixings and any applicable tax charged by the repairer are additional. Our fitting service is available subject to workshop capacity and prior arrangement through eBay Messages.
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