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2003 Volvo V70 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Volvo REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Heater Core, Replace -> C70, S70 & V70
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.5 L5 GAS
C70, S70 & V70
- Remove heating and cooling unit as outlined under "Heating & Cooling Unit, Replace."
- Remove heater core cover and pipe flan...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Component Fault Tracing
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.5 L5 GAS
Component Fault Tracing
All procedures must be completed to avoid damaging the control unit.
Refer to wiring diagram and component locations in Figs. and , during fault tracing procedures.
- Inspect fuse in transient surge protector
- Inspect all connectors, wires and ground connections for ABS System.
- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect connector from control unit by depressing lock spring and swinging connector out.
- Remove cover from hydraulic modulator.
- Remove cover from control unit connector.
- Remove white protective moldings from sides of connector.
- Inspect ground connections in connector.
- A...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2003 V70 Except 2.5L Turbo AWD Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 T5 2.3 L5 GAS
Normal Service
Repla...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 L5 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 mounting i...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.5 L5 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove bolts for intake manifold front cover plate air cleaner module.
- Remove vacuum hose to MAF sensor and disconnect electrical connector.
- Disconnect brake vacuum hose from intake manifold.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from vacuum pump then move hoses to one side.
- Remove tie straps for cable harness on air cleaner module.
- Remove screw holding cable harness and move cable harness below air cleaner module.
- Remove bolt securing oil dipstick tube.
- Detach hose clamp for rubber hose on electronic throttle module then move hose to one side.
- Remove bolts for elec...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 1999-2006 S80, 2001-09 S60, 2001-07 V70, XC70 & 2003-09 XC90
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 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 sound proofing panel from under the passenger side of the instrument panel.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover retaining screws, then the cover, Fig. .
- Press down on the cabin air filte...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Volvo -> Service Indicator Lamp -> 2002-09 V70
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.5 L5 GAS
- Turn ignition Off.
- Depress trip odometer Reset button, then place the ignition switch in the On position within 2 seconds.
- Hold the reset button for the trip odometer pressed in until the original value has been reset .
- On 2003-09 models, a general yellow lamp will light when the reset button must be released.
- O...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.5 L5 GAS
- Remove engine cooling fan (FC).
- Disconnect charge air pipe from charge air cooler (CAC) on lefthand side (turbocharged engines only).
- If necessary, use a hot air gun to make removal easier.
- Remove screws for radiator unit on front cover plate.
- Remove two upper screws holding radiator unit together.
- Remove expansion tank cap.
- Block upper radiator hose with lock grip pliers.
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove air baffles.
- Remove lower oil cooler hose from radiator unit (automatics only). Collect oil from oil cooler in a suitable container.
- Remove screw for mounting for cable duct for engine wiring at ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Volvo V70 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Volvo V70 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Volvo V70 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM), SOFTWARE (SW) - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM), SOFTWARE (SW) - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 L5 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Volvo V70 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Volvo V70 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 2003 Volvo V70 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 2003 Volvo V70 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 2003 Volvo V70 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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