Parking Assistance, Rear

Parking assistance module (PAM), rear




























































Parking assistance module (PAM), rear

Note! This accessory requires software unique to the car.

Note! During installation the underlay must be kept at a temperature of at least +15°C (60°F).

Preparations, cargo compartment




- Turn the ignition key to position 0
- Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock. (Does not apply to cars with automatic gearboxes.)

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

- Clean the outside of the bumper. Use a mild soap solution.




- Detach the cargo compartment carpet at the rear edge. Turn the two handles (1) a quarter turn.




- Fold up the front edge of the cargo compartment carpet. Fold the front half back over the rear half of the carpet.




- Slide the entire cargo compartment carpet forward slightly. Twist slightly to remove the carpet through the tailgate opening
- Remove the cargo compartment carpet.




- Press the centres of the clips until a click is heard. Remove the clips
- Remove the plastic nut
- Repeat the operation on the other side.




- Turn the catch (1) a quarter of a turn
- Fold the side panels on the left and right-hand sides of the cargo compartment inwards. Remove the side panels
- Pull the tailgate sill trim panel (2) forwards on the right and left hand sides until the two clips on each side release. Carefully pull the panel. Pull with some force as it is tightly secured
- Remove the wiring (3) for the cargo compartment lighting
- Pull the sill trim panel straight up until the four clips on the underneath release. Remove the sill trim panel.





Remove:
- the two nuts from the front edge of the battery holder and the screw from the rear edge of the battery holder
- the battery holder
- the cover
- the battery negative lead
- the battery, or move the battery to facilitate access.

Removing the rear bumper




- Slacken off the screw (1) almost completely in the rear edge of the wheel arch on the left and right hand sides
- Press the screw using a screwdriver. This is so that the loose ends on the inside of the bumper cover bend backwards
- Carefully drill out the rivets (2) at the bottom of the bumper on both sides. Use a 6 mm (1/4") diameter drill bit. Do not damage any of the plastic components.





Remove:
- the perforated sections of the insulation panel (1) and the nuts (2) for the bumper in the rear cross member
- the antenna connector (3)
- the rubber seal (4) covering the hole over the antenna connector. Save the seal as it will be used to lead-in the cable harness for the sensors in the existing hole.




- Pull the bumper backwards slightly. Bend out the sides (1) so that they detach from the mountings (2). Then pull the bumper backwards until it detaches completely.




- Place the bumper on a suitable underlay that will not damage the paint
- Install the backing paper evenly distributed over the bumper.

Note! The backing paper is used to protect the paint.

Installing the sensors





Slacken off:
- the four mountings (1) in the upper edge of the bumper cover on the left and right-hand sides
- the ten catches (2) from the upper edge of the bumper cover
- the eight catches (3) in the upper edge of the bumper cover
- the seven catches (3) from the lower edge of the bumper cover.




- Pre-drill the holes through the centre of the markings (1). Use a 3 mm (1/8") diameter drill bit. Drill from the inside of the bumper cover
- Drill out the hole. Use a 8.5 mm (21/64") diameter drill bit.




- Enlarge the holes in the bumper cover. Use a 31 mm (17/32") diameter hole cutter (P/N 9814069).




- Wash the inside of the bumper cover. Use a mild soap solution
- Clean around the drilled holes. Use the cleaning pad P/N 9192678 from the kit. Allow to dry
- Apply activator (P/N 8637076) around the holes. Allow to dry.

Note! Only apply activator to the inside of the bumper.




- Take the sensors and holders from the kit. Clean the sensors and holders using a cleaning pad. Allow to dry
- Apply a thin layer of activator over the sensors.

Note! Only brush the parts that are visible after installation.




- Apply activator to the mounting surfaces of the sensor holders. Allow to dry.




- Remove the yellow protective film from one side of the tape
- Secure the tape on the sensor holder
- Carry out the above procedure on the remaining three sensor holders.




- Remove the orange protective film from the pieces of tape on the sensor holders
- Install the holders for the sensors. The narrow side must be pointing upward. Install horizontally in line with the bumper casing, as illustrated.

Note! The tape adheres immediately.

Caution! Incorrect positioning of the sensors may result in partial or complete malfunction.




- Connect the cable harness connectors to the sensors.

Note! A click should be heard when connecting. The noise confirms that the catch has locked.

- Install the sensors in the holders.




- Reinstall the foam rubber and plastic on the inside of the bumper cover
- Pull through the sensor cable and secure it in the in position along the plastic
- Press the sensor cable into the protruding guide (1) on the left-hand side of the bumper cover.




- Position the bumper so that sensors can be painted. Ensure that backing paper covers the area around the sensor holes.

Note! Ensure that the activator has dried, at least 10 minutes, before the paint is applied.

- Spray the sensor holders and the sensors. Use paint with the same colour code as the car. Use a Volvo recommended paint. Apply a maximum of two layers of paint.

Caution! Too many layers of paint may result in partial or complete malfunction.




- Lift the bumper into position
- Pull the cable harness for the sensors through the hole for the left guide of the bumper and pull in the cable from the inside
- If the mountings (1) have released from the rear edge of the wheel arch, reinstall them. Press the mountings fully into the grooves. Screw the screw in a few turns
- Reinstall the bumper by pressing it forwards. Ensure that the four screws that are protruding from the bumper align with the holes in the car
- Before the bumper is completely installed, slide the top edge (2) into the grooves. Then slide the bumper fully in.

Installing, rear bumper




- Tighten the screw (1) on both sides
- Rivet (2) the bumper on the underneath on both sides as illustrated
- Reinstall the nuts for the bumper. Tighten to 18 Nm (14 lbf.ft.)
- Install the rubber seals to cover the four nut holes
- Reinstall the antenna connector.

Installing the parking assistance module (PAM)




- Take the parking assistance module (PAM) from the kit. Connect the existing connector which is taped under the left hand rear lamp to the control module.




- Connect the cable harness for the sensors, previously routed, to the control module.




- Clean the vertical panel surface under the member where the control module will be located. Use a mixture of 30% windscreen washer fluid and 70% water
- Apply activator to the panel surface under the member
- Allow the activator to dry completely, for at least 10 minutes.




- Remove the backing from the tape on the Velcro strap for the control module. Secure the control module to the activator covered panel surface below the member
- Press the tape on the Velcro strap hard so that the adhesive bonds.

Installing the switch




- Remove the blind cover plug from the 12V socket.




- Carefully remove the switch panel. Use a scriber with an angled point. Pull out one corner of the panel using the scriber. Pull until the hooks release. It is secured by three hooks on each long side. Continue to pull down along the panel until all the mounting hooks have released.




- Remove the switch blank. Install the new switch (1) in any location
- Reinstall the surround and the cover plug.

Finishing work

- Remove the backing paper from the bumper.

Reinstall:
- the battery if removed. Connect the battery, "+" terminal first and then the "-" terminal
- the battery cover and holder
- the sill trim panel for the rear cross member. Connect the cargo compartment lighting
- the left-hand side panel
- the cargo compartment carpet
- Program the software. See the service information in VIDA
- Check the function of the parking assistance system. Check that the parking assistance system can be turned off using the switch in the centre console.

Caution! Leave the car indoors for 2 hours after carrying out the work. Do not wash the car for 48 hours.