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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Component Locations -> 2003-06 Volvo XC90, 2001-06 S60, 2000-04 S40 & V40, 1999-06 S80, 1998-06 C70, S70, V70 & 1992-97 850
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • Remove front member from body, exhaust pipe and Three-Way Catalytic Converter.
  • Remove brake pipe from mountings in member. If the same driveshaft is to be reinstalled. Mark the driveshaft CV joint in relation to the bevel gear flange.
  • Support front section of exhaust pipe so as not to put strain on exhaust manifold.
  • Remove rear exhaust system assembly.
  • Remove bolts from joint using suitable tool to hold driveline while removing bolts.
  • Leave one bolt in place by a few threads for safety.
  • On models with vibration dampner, hold driveline with suitab...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

TPMS Pressure Warning Valve & Transmitter

For series C70, S40, V50 and 2007 S80, refer to Fig. service TPMS sensor identification.

For series V70, XC70, 2005-06 S80, S60 up to chassis number 688292 and XC90 up to chassis number 456766, refer to Fig. TPMS sensor identification.

On S60 and XC90 vehicles, a newer version of the TPMS sensor, Fig. , with a rubber valve stem and a snap-in transmitter was introduced in production starting with following S60 chassis numbers 688293 and XC90 chassis number 456767. The appearance of a rubber valve stem does not indicate lack of TPMS sen...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect both battery cables.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts securing suspension turrets.
  • Remove bolts for upper engine mount on engine and remove upper cross stay mount.
  • Open coolant reservoir cap.
  • Remove bolts securing skid plate and lift forward to remove skid plate. There is a guide sleeve on upper mounting of skid plate. Skid plate must be lifted upward slightly in order to slide skid plate forward.
  • Open drain plug on lower left bottom of radiator. Drain coolant in clean suitable container.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Disconnect ECM connector.
  • Remove air cleaner housing by disco...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 1999-2006 S80, 2001-09 S60, 2001-07 V70, XC70 & 2003-09 XC90
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5 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 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

This lamp should be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. After the engine has been started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a problem has b...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp on heat exchanger feed pipe and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp on cylinder head nipple and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedur...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Remove coolant reservoir mounting bolt and move reservoir aside.
  • Remove upper engine torque rod and mounting bolts.
  • Remove cover over tensioner and mounting bolts.
  • Remove cover over idler pulley and mounting bolts.
  • Remove cover over tensioner and mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect engine ground cable from frame and move aside.
  • Disconnect power steering pressure line from power steering pump and move aside. Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
  • Rotate auto-tensioner clockwise, using a suita...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear End Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5 L5 GASRear End Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5 L5 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Tail Lamp
  • License plate lighting
  • Steering Column Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5 L5 GASSteering Column Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Volvo XC90 2.5T 2.5 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Indicator Switch
  • Cruise Control Switch Unit
  • Radio Switch Unit
  • SWM Control Unit
  • Telephone Switch Unit
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor
  • Engine Main Relay
  • 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Volvo XC90 T6 2.9 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Electronic Module
  • Telephone
  • RTI Display
  • Central Electronic Module
  • Phone Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Volvo XC90 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM), SOFTWARE (SW) - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • Document: TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM), SOFTWARE (SW) - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Volvo XC90 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Volvo XC90 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 2005 Volvo XC90 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 2005 Volvo XC90 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 2005 Volvo XC90 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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