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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Volvo -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

  • Obtain radio anti-theft code, then record station presets.
  • On models equipped with microprocessor radio, turn radio off.
  • On all models, turn ignition Off.
  • Before disconnect...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 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: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Detach pipe from control module box.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Loosen clamps and remove power steering pump hoses. Drain fluid in a clean suitable container. Avoid skin contact with power steering fluid.
  • Remove cold air inlet hose to control module.
  • Loosen bolt on power steering line lock bracket.
  • Loosen pipe nipple on pump.
  • Remove bolts from power steering pump pulley holes and lift pump up to remove.
  • Loosen hose clamps, disconnect coolant hose from...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp on coolant pipe and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 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 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

P-Shift Lock Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GASP-Shift Lock Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • 4-Pin Connector Passenger Compartment Harness - Anti Lock Braking System ABS Harness
  • Connector 4-Pin Passenger Compartment Harness - P-Shift Lock Solenoid
  • Overload Relay +15L
  • Ground Point Right Seat Support
  • 2-Pin Connector Engine Compartment Harness - Anti-Lock Braking System ABS Harness
  • Supplemental Restraint Components Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GASSupplemental Restraint Components Diagram for 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • SRS Supplemental Restraint System Crash Sensor
  • Warning lamp, SRS
  • Data Link Connector DLC
  • Solar Sensor ECC/LED For Alarm
  • Fuses in Fusebox in Passenger Compartment
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Battery
  • 1997 Volvo 960  2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Engine Control Module
  • Engine Cooling Fan
  • A/C Pressure Sensor
  • Engine Cooling Fan Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Volvo 960 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT
    Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE ON CALL - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Volvo 960 2.9 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Volvo 960 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Volvo 960 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 1997 Volvo 960 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 1997 Volvo 960 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 1997 Volvo 960 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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