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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Rear -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • On models with AWD, remove drain plug and drain transmission fluid.
  • On all models, remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove bolt for wheel hub driveshaft.
  • Counterhold using a suitable tool in brake disc vents.
  • Tap end of drive shaft approximately 20-25mm into wheel hub.
  • Remove nut for ball joint and control arm. If ball joint pinion moves, counterhold end of lug using suitable tool.
  • Disconnect ball joint pinion from control arm using suitable tool.
  • Install cap nut using suitable tool on ball joint pinion.
  • Tighten nut against control arm, the...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

There are two warning levels that generate different warning messages, one warning for low pressure and a warning for very low pressure. A warning lamp also lights in the Driver information mo...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove retainers from engine under cover assembly.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove S-terminal nut from starter motor solenoid.
  • Remove bolts then rem...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 2007-09 S80 & 2008-09 V70 & XC70
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 V8 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Remove trim panel from under the passenger side of the instrument panel.
  • Carefully fold down carpet to the floor.
  • Disengage the cabin air filte...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

Volvo -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 L6 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 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2 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 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 L6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Volvo S80 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Dashboard Diagram for 2008 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2 L6 GASDashboard Diagram for 2008 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Central Electronic Module
  • Audio/Video Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2 L6 GASAudio/Video Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo S80 3.2 3.2 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Telephone Antenna
  • SIM Card Holder
  • Volvo On Call Switch
  • Glove Compartment Phone Module
  • Privacy Handset
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Volvo S80 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Volvo S80 V8 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo S80 V8 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Solar Sensor
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Ashtray Lamp
  • Courtesy Lamp
  • Vanity Mirror Lamp
  • 2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Heated Seat Module
  • Drivers Heated Seat Cushion
  • Central Electronic Module
  • Passengers Heated Seat Cushion
  • LR Heated Seat Temperature Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Volvo S80 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Front shock adsorbers, Popping noise on speed bumps
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: Front Subframe Rear Bushing
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo S80 T6 3.0 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Volvo S80 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Volvo S80 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 2008 Volvo S80 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 2008 Volvo S80 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 2008 Volvo S80 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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