General Information
Safety information
Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
This document contains information about and location of the different types of stored energy (e.g., pyrotechnical, fuel, and electric voltage) found in Volvo's different models. All emergency services personnel should be familiar with this document to avoid accidental activation or ignition during rescue actions. The information is not exact, it shall be regarded as general.
General information
Location of SRS components
Warning! To prevent accidental activation of pyrotechnic SRS components, disconnect the battery and wait at least 15 minutes before starting work on the car.
If an SRS equipped vehicle is on fire: SRS components are designed to deploy under conditions of excessive heat. The system is designed to deploy the SRS components when the temperature in the gas generator reaches 230 °C (450 °F). It should be noted that it takes a serious fire to deploy the SRS components, which means that the SRS components will not deploy in all types of fire.
240 (1987-), 850 (1992)
1. Driver airbag
400 (1987-)
1. Driver airbag
2. Seat belt tensioner (pyrotechnic) (-1993)
700 (1987-)
1. Seat belt tensioner (pyrotechnic) 780
2. Driver airbag
940/S90/V90 (1997-), 940/960 (1991-1996), C70 Coupe (1998)
1. Air bag passenger (MY 1993-)
2. Seat belt tensioner (mechanical MY -1991, pyrotechnical MY 1992-)
3. Driver airbag
850 (1993-1997), S70/V70 (-00) (1997-1998), S40 (-04)/V40 (1996-1999) (not USA)
1. Passenger airbag
2. Seat belt tensioner, mechanical seat belt tensioner (located by the mounting for the seat belt buckle) MY -1993, pyrotechnic MY 1994-.
3. Driver airbag
S70/V70 (-00) (1999-2000), S40 (-04)/V40 (2000)
1. Pyrotechnic seat belt pre-tensioner
2. Passenger airbag
3. SIPS bag (electrically activated)
4. Driver airbag
S40 (-04)/V40 (2001-2004)
1. Inflatable curtain
2. Pyrotechnic seat belt with seat belt pre-tensioner
3. SIPS bag (electrically activated)
4. Driver airbag
5. Passenger airbag
C70 Coupe (1999-2002)
1. Driver airbag
2. Pyrotechnic seat belt with seat belt pre-tensioner
3. SIPS bag (electrically activated)
4. Passenger airbag
C70 Convertible (1998-2005)
1. Driver airbag
2. Pyrotechnic seat belt with seat belt pre-tensioner, front seats
3. SIPS bag (mechanically activated MY 1998, electrically activated MY 1999-)
4. Passenger airbag
5. Seat belt with pyrotechnic seat belt pre-tensioner, rear seat
6. ROPS (mechanically activated no pyrotechnics) is located behind the head restraint on the rear seat.
Location of SIPS components
Note! The SIPS bags in the front seats have either mechanical or electrical systems. Electrical SIPS systems can be deactivated by disconnecting the battery. Mechanical SIPS bags CANNOT be deactivated so care must be taken not to impact the sensor located in the base of both front seats. See model descriptions for mechanical or electrical system and component location.
960/S90/V90 (1996-), 850 (1995-1997), S70/V70 (-00) (1998), C70 Coupe/Convertible (1998), S40 (-04)/V40 (1996-1999) (not USA)
1. Mechanical sensor module (the sensor is operative even when the power supply is interrupted)
2. SRS ignition cable
3. SIPS bag (mechanically activated)
Warning! Avoid contact with the mechanical sensor.
Secure the SIPS bag
Before starting service operations, lock the SIPS bag with the transport safety device according to the following:
Remove:
- the panel on the control panel
- the transit safety catch from the inside of the panel.
Install the transit safety catch in the sensor module.
Placement of the inflatable curtains
S40 (-04) (2001-2004)
Caution! For vehicles with inflatable curtains, if the roof needs to be cut open, avoid cutting the gas tubes (placed between the arrows) for the inflatable curtain system.
V40 (2001-2004)
Location of Bi-fuel components CNG
850, V70 (-2000)
Note! Bi-fuel system CNG/Biogas = Methane (lighter than air)
1. Gas tank (under floor)
2. Petrol tank
3. Gas and petrol switch
4. Gas injectors
5. Pressure regulator
6. Gas distributor
7. Engine control module (ECM)
8. Gas pipe (stainless steel) (under floor)
9. Safety and magnet valve
The solenoid valve and safety valve are integrated into one unit. The solenoid valve closes when the engine is switched off, when the vehicle is running on gasoline and when the collision sensor are deployed.
Note! The pressure in the pipe remains.
The safety valve is activated at temperatures up to approx. 110 °C. Sprays downwards continuously until tank is empty.
The stainless steel gas pipe is in the fuel line rail in the illustration May be pressurized up to 260 bar.
Location of Bi-fuel components LPG
S40/V40 (2001-2004), S70/V70 (-2000)
Note! Bi-fuel system LPG = Propane, Butane (heavier than air)
1. Gas tank (steel) for LPG (under floor)
2. Petrol tank
3. Gas and petrol switch
4. Gas injectors
5. Pressure regulator
6. Gas distributor
7. Engine control module (ECM)
8. Gas pipe (copper) (under floor)
9. Safety and magnet valve
The solenoid valve and safety valve are integrated into one unit. The solenoid valve closes when the engine is switched off, when the vehicle is running on gasoline and when the collision sensor are deployed.
Note! The pressure in the pipe remains.
The safety valve deploys at 27 bar. The valve sprays downwards behind the right-hand rear wheel towards the ground until the tank is empty.
The stainless steel gas pipe is in the fuel line rail in the illustration Contains liquid LPG at pressures of approximately 8 bar.