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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Volvo -> Wiring Diagrams -> Heater
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 240 SE 2.3 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> 240, 940 & 960 -> 850
Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

240, 940 & 960

A diaphragm type pressure bleeder should be used to bleed system. Bleed system with wheels on vehicle.

  • Raise vehicle and fill brake fluid reservoir to MAX mark.
  • Install automatic filler cap.
  • Use only upper nipple for bleeding vehicles equipped with Multi-Link.
  • Begin by bleeding one of rear wheels as follows:
    • Connect bleeder tool to one of the bleed nipples. Connect bleeder unit.
    • Connect air hose to other side of unit.
    • Open bleed nipple and close it when no bubbles remain in fluid flowing out.
  • Repeat procedure on other rear wheel and both front wheels. On front wheels, o...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 260, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & 1984-93 240
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 240 SE 2.3 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Always disconnect the battery ground cable before replacing the fuel filter. Position a shop towel over fuel filter connections before disconnecting.

The fuel filter is located under ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 DL 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove u-joint bolts.
  • Pry shaft backwards slightly and tilt it down forward...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 DL 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Remove hose and pipe for charge air cooler.
  • Remove splash guard.
  • Remove power cable and antenna from starter motor.
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volvo -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Dynamic Stability & Traction Control (DSTC)/Stability Traction Control (STC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

The warning lamp is used to warn of an system fault. The lamp input monitors the condition of the system. The lamp will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic sy...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo 240 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition inlet hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition inlet hose clamp at cylinder head and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Cruise Control System Components Diagram for 1993 Volvo 240  2.3 L4 GASCruise Control System Components Diagram for 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Brake Light Switch
  • Brake Pedal Switch
  • Clutch Pedal Switch
  • Vacuum Pump
  • CI Fuel Injection System Components Diagram for 1992 Volvo 240 GL 2.3 L4 GASCI Fuel Injection System Components Diagram for 1992 Volvo 240 GL 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Coil
  • Starter Motor
  • Fuse Box
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Volvo 240 SE 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Volvo 240 SE 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Coil
  • Distributor
  • Ignition System
  • 1990 Volvo 240 DL 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Volvo 240 DL 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Coil
  • Starter Motor
  • Thermal Time Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WIPER MOTOR (WINDSHIELD) - GROUNDING & REPLACEMENT
    Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: CONTROL MODULE (MFI) - NEW - POOR COLD START REPAIR
    Vehicle: 1993 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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