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1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
Import Compressor Service -> York & Tecumseh Compressors -> SHAFT SEAL, REPLACE -> Installation -> Removal -> VR4709 COMPRESSOR -> YORK CF206, SC206 & TECUMSEH COMPRESSORS
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 2.3 L4 GAS
YORK CF206, SC206 & TECUMSEH COMPRESSORS
- Remove oil fill plug and O-ring and drain compressor oil.
- Remove clutch.
- Remove shaft key from crankshaft.
- Remove seal plate.
- Using suitable compressor seal puller, pull out seal and discard. Do not use screwdriver to pry shaft seal from shaft.
- Clean shaft and seal cavity with suitable cloth.
- Dip seal in clean refrigerant oil.
- Push seal assembly, except carbon ring, over end of shaft with carbon ring retainer facing out.
- Move seal assembly into position on shaft.
- Place car...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
VOLVO, DISC BRAKES -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> BRAKE PADS, REPLACE -> CALIPER REMOVAL & OVERHAUL -> PARKING BRAKE SHOES, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 2.3 L4 GAS
The following procedures are applicable to all models. Some models may use either Girling or ATE type rear caliper assemblies, Figs. and .
BRAKE PADS, REPLACE
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheels and tires.
- Using a suitable punch, remove lockpins and spring clips, then remove pads.
- Using a suitable clamp, press pistons back into bore.
- Install new pads, then replace lockpins and spring clips.
- Install wheels and lower vehicle. After replacing pads on any disc brake system, caliper pistons will be retracted in their bores and will require at least one full...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 260, 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & 1984-93 240
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace -> With A/C -> Without A/C
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 2.3 L4 GAS
With A/C
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Detach pipe from control module box.
- Remove auxiliaries belt.
- Remove power steering pump and place it on top of engine.
- Remove upper bolt.
- Remove bolts common to alternator and compressor; lower bolts on alternator and upper bolts on compressor.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Loosen lower bolts for compressor (so that there is some clearance).
- Remove air baffle.
- Lower vehicle.
- Disconnect warning lamp positive lead and connector from alternator.
- Pull alternator upwards/away.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Dynamic Stability & Traction Control (DSTC)/Stability Traction Control (STC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1991 Volvo 780 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Volvo 780 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Volvo 780 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE ON CALL - REVISED Vehicle: 1991 Volvo 780 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Volvo 780 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 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 1991 Volvo 780 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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