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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 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 XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+

A/C Data -> Imported Passenger Cars, Light Trucks & Vans -> Volvo -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 L5 GAS

Parking Brake Shoes, Replace

  • Loosen parking brake cable adjusting screw. Refer to " Parking Brake Adjustment."
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Remove brake disc, then remove brake shoe springs, brake shoes and adjuster, if applicable. On some models, it may be required to work through holes in axle shaft flange to gain access to springs.
  • Before assembly, apply a t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Volvo -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2005-06 S80 & XC90 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

Normal Service

Replace at 120,...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Rear -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5 L5 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • Remove hub cap.
  • Remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove bolt for wheel hub driveshaft.
  • Tap end of drive shaft approximately 15-20mm into wheel hub.
  • Remove anti-roll bar strut from spring strut.
  • Counterhold ball joint pinion so that ball joint boot cannot turn.
  • Detach brake hose from its mounting lug in spring strut.
  • Detach ABS line from its mounting lug in wheel arch.
  • Slacken off nut for ball joint for control arm. Before removing the nuts from the ball joints, clean the exposed threads of rust. Lubricate using rust solvent before removing t...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 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 XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport 4.4 V8 GAS

If the system detects low tire pressure, a warning message will be displayed on the instrument panel and the tire pressure warning lamp will be illuminated. Inflating tire to recommended pressure and driving the vehicle at a speed of 20 mph or faster for several minutes will clear the tire message.

Volvo recommends that all ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 Ocean Race 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Pull up on engine cover and slide away from engine compartment to remove.
  • Remove bolt securing ground cable between engine and body between coolant reservoir and engine.
  • Remove bolts on cover securing servo pump.
  • Remove nut from servo line clamp and remove bolts securing servo oil line. Cover feed pipe openings and wipe up any spills. Discard old gasket and replace new gasket upon installation.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Disconnect vacuum hoses.
  • Remove B+ t...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 1999-2006 S80, 2001-09 S60, 2001-07 V70, XC70 & 2003-09 XC90
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 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 sound proofing panel from under the passenger side of the instrument panel.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover retaining screws, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Press down on the cabin air filte...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volvo -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport 4.4 V8 GAS

This lamp should be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. After the engine has been started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a problem has b...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 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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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Power Steering Bleed
Vehicle: 2009 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Unsnap and remove battery box cover.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then positive cable.
  • Remove battery, surround, and mounting bolts .
  • Unsnap and remove engine cover.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine splash shield and fasteners.
  • Loosen clamps and remove air outlet pipe.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from mass airflow (MAF) sensor.
  • Disconnect air inlet pipe from air cleaner.
  • Remove battery tray.
  • Remove power steering hose brackets and mounting nuts from A/C compressor.
  • Remove A/C compressor control unit from A/C compressor.
  • Rotate tensioner, using a suitable tool ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Climate Control Components Diagram for 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GASRear Climate Control Components Diagram for 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fan Motor
  • Evaporator
  • Evaporator Housing
  • Drain Hose
  • Cable Harness
  • Central Electronic Module Diagram for 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 Ocean Race 4.4 V8 GASCentral Electronic Module Diagram for 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 Ocean Race 4.4 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Central Electronic Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Volvo XC90 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Tow Module
  • Rear Electronic Module
  • Tow Hitch Cable Harness
  • 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Electronic Module
  • Antenna Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: VVT SOLENOID, CLEANING - LACKS POWER, KNOCKING/RATTLING FROM ENGINE
    Vehicle: 2004 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ODOR / AFTERBLOW FUNCTION
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 Sport 4.4 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Odors
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volvo XC90 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 XC90 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 XC90 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 XC90 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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