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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

Front

  • Remove retaining spring from caliper.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then the caliper. Hang caliper from a steel wire as not to damage brake hose.
  • Remove caliper mounting bracket.
  • Remove rotor locating pins, then the rotor.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighten locating pin and caliper mounting bracket bolts to specifications.

Rear

  • Press out split pins with a .12 (3mm) mandrel, the remove retaining spring...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-02 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace at 105,000 m...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • Remove lefthand hub cap.
  • Remove lefthand driveshaft nut and washer.
  • Remove left front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove lefthand splash guards under engine.
  • Remove lefthand splash guard in wheel arch
  • Remove drive shaft from transmission enough to free snap ring in differential drive using suitable tool.
  • Disconnecting drive shaft from hub using suitable tool. If the drive shaft sticks in the hub, tap it with a copper or rubber mallet. If required, use a universal puller. The drive shaft can be pressed in approximately 15mm.
  • Remove brake hose from the mounti...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 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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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 2000-04 S40 & V40
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 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, Fi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at coolant pipe and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

  • On Turbocharged equipped models, remove righthand engine cover and cover over right headlamp.
  • On all ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Volvo S40 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

DSA System Diagram for 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GASDSA System Diagram for 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Control Module
  • DSA Warning Lamp
  • DSA Switch
    • Engine Control Module Diagram for 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GASEngine Control Module Diagram for 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Volvo S40 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Solar Sensor
  • Heated Rear Window Relay
  • Power Mirror Relay
  • Climate Control Module
    • 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • LH Headlamp Adjustment Motor

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Volvo S40 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT
    Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
    • Document: UPDATED PROCEDURE, PROPELLER SHAFT, REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
    Vehicle: 2001 Volvo S40 1.9 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Volvo S40 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Volvo S40 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 2001 Volvo S40 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 2001 Volvo S40 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 2001 Volvo S40 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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