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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Volvo XC90

  • 2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 L5 GAS, CC:2500, Fuel Injection
  • 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS, CC:2917, Fuel Injection

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 L5 GAS

Parking Brake Shoes, Replace

  • Loosen parking brake cable adjusting screw. Refer to " Parking Brake Adjustment."
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Remove brake disc, then remove brake shoe springs, brake shoes and adjuster, if applicable. On some models, it may be required to work through holes in axle shaft flange to gain access to springs.
  • Before assembly, apply a t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) uses a control unit, hydraulic modulator, transient surge protector, front speed sensors and a speedometer sensor to control wheel lock-up. The control unit receives vehicle speed, wheel speed and wheel acceleration information from the sensors, then sends the information to the hydraulic modulator. The hydraulic modulator uses this information to ensure correct hydraulic ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Microprocessor Radios
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS

Microprocessor Radios

On models equipped with microprocessor radios, always switch radio off before disconnecting or connecting batt...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Component Fault Tracing
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.9 L6 GAS

Parking Brake Shoes, Replace

  • Loosen parking brake cable adjusting screw. Refer to " Parking Brake Adjustment."
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove caliper.
  • Remove brake disc, then remove brake shoe springs, brake shoes and adjuster, if applicable. On some models, it may be required to work through holes in axle shaft flange to gain access to springs.
  • Before assembly, apply a t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Table -> F. Intermittent Faults -> G. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Table -> H. Test Drive -> Intermittent Faults -> J. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)/Diagnosis Table -> K. Symptoms/Diagnosis Table -> L. Mechanical Components, Fault Tracing -> Less Volvo Diagnostic Key -> MA. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Wheel Sensors -> MB-Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1-4-1 -> MC-Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1-4-2 -> MD-Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 1-4-4 -> ME-Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Valves -> MF-Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-2-4 -> MG-Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-4-1 -> MH-Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-4-3 -> MJ-Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 4-4-4 -> NA-ABS-Warning Indicator Does Not Light -> NB-ABS-Warning Indicator Lit, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Displayed -> NC-TRACS Warning Indicator Does Not Light -> ND-TRACS Warning Indicator Lit, No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Displayed -> NE-Brake Warning Indicator Does Not Light -> NF-Brake Warning Indicator Does Not Go Out -> NG-Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Cannot Be Read -> NH-Poor Braking -> NJ-Both Front Wheels Are Wholly Or Partially Locked -> NK-No TRACS Function -> P-Signal Description, Control Module -> Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Wiring Diagrams -> With Volvo Diagnostic Key
Vehicle: 2003 Volvo XC90 2.5 L5 GAS

The control unit contains a monitoring circuit to detect any internal faults in the control unit and any electrical faults in the sensors, hydraulic modulator or signaling system.

If a fault occurs, the control unit disengages the ABS and illuminates a warning light. When the warning light comes on, a complete fault tracing procedure should be followed. The fault tracing procedure assumes that the standard braking system is fully operational.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Volvo Diagnostic Key
  • Connect diagnostic lead to position 3 on diagnostic output A, then turn ignit...

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