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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a Systems -> Safety
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 850 R 2.3 L5 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Volvo cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo S60 2.4 L5 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Disassemble
- Remove reservoir from master cylinder.
- Drain fluid from reservoir, then remove seals.
- Remove circlip and withdraw pistons and return spring.
Cleaning & Inspection
- Polish inner surface of the master cylinder with a honing tool (cylinder grinding tool).
- Clean all pistons components and cylinder with methylated spirits.
- Blow compressed air into the equalizer and overflow holes.
- Inspect master cylinder bore for scoring, ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> C70, S60, S80, V40, XC90 & S40 w/1.9L Engine
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo C70 2.4 L5 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.
- Connect the adapter tool (Volvo tool No. 999 5484 or equivalent), to the fuel drainage unit (Volvo tool Nos. 981 2270, 2273 and 2282 or equivalents).
- Connect the adapter to fuel rail valve. Position the fuel drainag...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Match mark driveshaft to transmission flange for installation.
- Unbolt driveshaft from transmission using suitable tools.
- Match mark driveshaft to differential flange for installation.
- U...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volvo 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter
Vehicle: 2009 Volvo S40 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS
TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter
For series C30, C70, S40, S80, V50, V70 and XC70, refer to Fig. service TPMS sensor identification.
For series S60 up to chassis number 688292 and XC90 up to chassis number 456766, refer to Fig. TPMS sensor identification.
On S60 and XC90 vehicles, a newer version of the TPMS sensor, Fig. , with a rubber valve stem and a snap-in transmitter was introduced in production starting with following S60 chassis numbers 688293 and XC90 chassis number 456767. The appearance of a rubber valve stem does not indicate lack of TPMS sensors. The sen...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo V70 2.5T 2.5 L5 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold between front cover plate and air cleaner housing.
- On models equipped with turbo, loosen hose clamps between charge air cooler and electronic throttle module, disconnect electrical connector and remove charge air cooler hose.
- On all model...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 2005-09 S40, V50 & 2006-09 C70
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo S40 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 four hidden instrument panel center cover clips, then the cover, Fig. .
- Using a weather strip tool, or other suitable tool, remove the left instrument panel end cover. Use care not to damage the cover during removal.
- From the left end of the instrument panel, remove the sound proofing panel retaining clip, Fig. .
- Remove the three driver side sound proofing panel retaining screws, Fig. .
- Detach the in-car temperature sensor fro...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo 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: 2001 Volvo S80 2.8 L6 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 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2010 Volvo XC70 T6 3.0 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition lower hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo V70 2.4 L5 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Volvo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Volvo XC70 2.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 Volvo V70 2.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1995 Volvo 940 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2000 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Volvo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: FAQS ON SPECIAL TOOLS Vehicle: 2000 Volvo V40 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT RESERVOIR Vehicle: 2007 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volvo 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 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 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 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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