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1990 Volvo 240 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volvo REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Volvo -> 1990-98
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
VOLVO, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES -> COMPONENT SERVICE -> BLEEDING ABS SYSTEM -> CONTROL UNIT, REPLACE -> HYDRAULIC MODULATOR, REPLACE -> LESS MULTI-LINK AXLE -> REAR SENSOR, REPLACE -> WITH MULTI-LINK AXLE
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS
BLEEDING ABS SYSTEM
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...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Component Locations -> 1998 Volvo S90, V90, 1983-93 240, 1980-84 260, 1985-92 740, 1983-90 760, 1987-90 780 & 1991-97 940 & 960
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 DL 2.3 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove support bearing.
- Unbolt driveshaft flanges at transmission end and differential end.
- ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
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 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 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 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 DL 2.3 L4 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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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1990 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Volvo 240 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE ON CALL - REVISED Vehicle: 1990 Volvo 240 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Volvo 240 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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 1990 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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