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Volvo C30 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volvo REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo C30 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

Take care not to damage the sealing ring in the transmission or the boot on the drive shaft.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove ABS sensor.
  • Unhook bracket for brake line and ABS wiring and let it hang free.
  • Insert suitable tool into brake rotor vanes and caliper to prevent hub from turning.
  • Remove axle shaft nut from hub.
  • Tap end of shaft inward approximately 10-15mm, using rubber or copper mallet.
  • Remove bolt and nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle.
  • Separate ball joint from knuckle using suitable tool.
  • Install protective cap onto ball joint.
  • Install suppo...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Volvo C30 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) has a CEM (Central Electronic Module), a remote RRX (Receiver Module), or a RKE (Remote keyless Entry), if keyless entry is installed. There are sensors mounted in the wheels and are activated when the vehicle exceeds 25 mph. The sensors transmit...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo C30 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove bolt for intake manifold front cover plate air cleaner module.
  • Remove vacuum hose to MAF sensor and disconnect electrical connector.
  • Disconnect brake vacuum hose from intake manifold.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum pump then move hoses to one side.
  • Remove tie straps for cable harness on air cleaner module.
  • Remove screw ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo C30 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 2008-09 C30
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Remove the three nuts securing the accelerator pedal to the dash panel, Fig. .
  • Disconnect the electrical connector, then remove the accelerator pedal.
  • Position the carpeting out of the way.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover retaining screw, Fig. .
  • Pull the cabin air filter element from the housing, Fig. .
  • Install the new cabin air filter el...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo C30 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volvo -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo C30 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove electric cooling fan.
  • Remove charge air cooler.
  • Remove engine compartment panel.
  • Remove radiator mounting on both sides.
  • Slightly raise condenser and suspend from a suitable place, so ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo C30 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Inner Drive Belt -> Outer Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

Outer Drive Belt

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel and tire.
  • Remove right fender liner. Remove screws at front edge and fold back fender liner.
  • Rotate belt tensioner clockwise as far as it will go, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove ou...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Volvo C30 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Safety Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GASSafety Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Tensioner 1A
  • Seat Belt Tensioner 2A
  • Seat Belt Tensioner 3
  • Seat Belt Tensioner 4
  • Seat Belt Tensioner 5
  • Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Central Electronic Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo C30 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • License Plate Lamp
  • Right Rear Combination Lamp
  • Left Rear Combination Lamp
  • Right Front Combination Lamp
  • Left Front Combination Lamp
  • 2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor Module
  • Ignition Switch
  • Washer Pump
  • Windshield Washer Motor Relay
  • Steering Wheel Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Volvo C30 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: NEW SW UPGRADE DISC FOR RT1
    Vehicle: 2009 Volvo C30 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Document: WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo C30 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo C30 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volvo C30 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 C30 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 C30 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 C30 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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