Trip Computer: Service and Repair

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Cars equipped with SRS/SIPS (Airbag)

Warning! Extra care must be taken when working on cars equipped with SRS/SIPS air bags. This is important to prevent:1. Personal injury2. Damage to or malfunction of the SRS/SIPS system.Work on the SRS/SIPS systems or related components must be carried out by an authorised Volvo workshop.

Is the car equipped with SRS/SIPS?
Cars with SRS are most easily recognised by the letters SRS on the steering wheel pad. If the car also has an airbag on the passenger side, the letters SRS are embossed on the dashboard above the glove compartment. SIPS decals are located on the seat panels and the windscreen.

Do not damage the SRS wiring!
Do not trap, fray, pierce or damage the SRS wiring. SRS wiring has orange casing and/or is plaited.

Steering and front suspension
The contact reel in the SRS system can easily be damaged when working on the steering wheel, steering shaft or steering gear. Refer to the SRS service information for information on carrying out such work. This is to prevent damage.

SRS warning lamp
If the SRS warning lamp lights after repairs have been carried out, take the car to an authorised Volvo workshop.

SRS collision sensor control module






S60 / V70 (00-) / S80
The collision sensor control module is located on the transmission tunnel in the centre console, beside the parking brake. The air bag inflation areas must not be obstructed. Never place any objects, such as upholstery, within these areas. The panels must be able to open in the correct way and at the right time.






WARNING!
The ignition must be in position "0" and the key removed from the ignition if any connector in the SRS system is to be disassembled. Then wait at least five minutes. Then disconnect the battery negative lead before disassembling any of the connectors.






Trip computer

Note! This accessory requires software unique to the car.

Preparations




- Turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Note! Wait at least five minutes before disassembling the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.




- Position the steering wheel in the lowest position. First move the lever (1) downwards. Pull the steering wheel downwards
- Remove the three screws (2) from underneath the steering wheel.




- Disconnect the upper and lower steering column cover
- Remove the two screws (1)
- Hold the covers apart. Remove the lever. This will not be used again.

Installing, the trip computer control




- Install the new lever (1) in position
- Tighten the lever using the two screws
- Push the upper steering column cover down over the two levers. Ensure that the two rubber boots (2) align with the cut out in the steering column cover.

Finishing work




- Push the upper and lower steering column cover together (1) until the lock hooks securely into each other. At the same time adjust so that they align in the cut out for the lower cover
- Reinstall the three screws. Tighten the three screws
- Position the steering wheel in the uppermost position by moving the adjustment lever upwards.




- Turn the ignition key to position II
- Reconnect the battery negative lead
- Program the software according to the service information in VIDA.