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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> S40 w/2.4L & 2.5L Engines & V50 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2005 Volvo V50 I 2.4 L5 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Always disconnect the battery ground cable before replacing the fuel filter. Position a shop towel over fuel filter connections before disconnecting.

Fuel Sy...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Right Side
Vehicle: 2010 Volvo V50 T5 R-DESIGN 2.5 L5 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle on lift.
  • Remove hub cap.
  • Remove front wheel lug nuts.
  • Remove bolt for wheel hub driveshaft.
  • Tap end of drive shaft approximately 15-20mm into wheel hub.
  • Remove anti-roll bar strut from spring strut.
  • Counterhold ball joint pinion so that ball joint boot cannot turn.
  • Detach brake hose from its mounting lug in spring strut.
  • Detach ABS line from its mounting lug in wheel arch.
  • Slacken off nut for ball joint for control arm. Before removing the nuts from the ball joints, clean the exposed threads of rust. Lubricate using rust solvent before removing t...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo V50 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

If the system detects low tire pressure, a warning message will be displayed on the instrument panel and the tire pressure warning lamp will be illuminated. Inflating tire to recommended pressure and driving the vehicle at a speed of 20 mph or faster for several minutes will clear the tire message.

Volvo recommends that all ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Volvo V50 T5 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 Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volvo -> 2005-09 S40, V50 & 2006-09 C70
Vehicle: 2009 Volvo V50 T5 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 four hidden instrument panel center cover clips, then the cover, Fig. .
  • Using a weather strip tool, or other suitable tool, remove the left instrument panel end cover. Use care not to damage the cover during removal.
  • From the left end of the instrument panel, remove the sound proofing panel retaining clip, Fig. .
  • Remove the three driver side sound proofing panel retaining screws, Fig. .
  • Detach the in-car temperature sensor fro...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Volvo -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo V50 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Volvo V50 2.4I 2.4 L5 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 Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Inner Drive Belt -> Outer Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2010 Volvo V50 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

Outer Drive Belt

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel and tire.
  • Remove right fender liner. Remove screws at front edge and fold back fender liner.
  • Rotate belt tensioner clockwise as far as it will go, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove ou...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo V50 T5 2.5 L5 GASUnderbody Components Diagram for 2008 Volvo V50 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Sensor
  • Control Valve
  • Differential Electronic Module
  • Axial Solenoid
  • Oil Pressure Temperature Sensor
  • Climate Control & Seat Heater Components Diagram for 2005 Volvo V50 T5 2.5 L5 GASClimate Control & Seat Heater Components Diagram for 2005 Volvo V50 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Climate Control Module
  • Compartment Temperature Sensor
  • DSTC Switch
  • STC Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Volvo V50 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Volvo V50 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Climate Control Module
  • Central Electronic Module
  • Passenger's Heated Seat Module
  • Passenger's Seat Heated Backrest
  • 2008 Volvo V50 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Volvo V50 T5 2.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Door Module
  • Passenger Door Module
  • Climate Control Module
  • Central Electronic Module
  • Left Camera Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Volvo V50 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE REPAIR METHOD - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2006 Volvo V50 2.4I 2.4 L5 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: STUCK CDS IN AUDIO UNIT
    Vehicle: 2008 Volvo V50 T5 2.5 L5 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Volvo V50 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 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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