FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Part 1












Remote start, electric engine block heater






































INTRODUCTION
- NOTE! Read through the whole installation instruction before starting the work.
- The illustrations display the procedure in order of operation. The order of operation is repeated in the text section.






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:
- Personal injury

- Damage to or malfunction of the SRS/SIPS system.

Work on the SRS/SIPS systems or related components must always be carried out by an authorized Volvo workshop.


Is the car equipped with SRS (supplemental restraint system)?
Cars equipped with a driver's airbag have the letters "SRS" imprinted on the center panel of the steering wheel. Cars equipped with driver's and passenger airbags are marked with "SRS" on both the steering wheel center panel and also on the dashboard close to the airbag.
If the car is equipped with SIPS (side impact protection system ) a "SIPS" decal is marked on both the front seats.
Cars equipped with inflatable curtains have the marking "SRS" on one of the panels along the posts on the inside of the car.
Cars equipped with SRS (supplemental restraint system) also have an "SRS" decal on the front windscreen.

Warning! The air bag inflation areas must not be obstructed. Never place any objects, such as upholstery or accessories, within these areas. The panels must be able to open in the correct manner at the right time, otherwise there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

Do not damage the SRS wiring!
Do not trap, chafe, 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 (supplemental restraint system) or service instructions in VIDA 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 authorized Volvo workshop.






Supplemental restraint system module, SRS

C30/S40(04-)/V50/S60/XC60/C70(06-)/V70/XC70/S80/XC90
The supplemental restraint system module (SRS) is located on the tunnel under the center console, in front of the parking brake.






Warning! The ignition must be in position "0" and the key removed from the ignition switch if any connector in the SRS system is to be unplugged. Then wait at least three minutes and disconnect the battery negative lead before unplugging any of the connectors. When work is completed, the ignition key must be turned to position "II" before reconnecting the battery negative lead.






Remote start, electric engine block heater




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

Note! Wait at least three minutes before unplugging the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.




- Remove the engine splash guard.

Applies to 5 and 6 cylinder engines




- Remove the three locking sleeves and pull out the cables from the junction connector.




- Take the timer relay from the kit.
Remove the rubber grommet from the cable.
- Press the cables firmly into the timer relay in accordance with the following:
- Cable (1) to the front socket.
- Cable (2) to the passenger compartment connector socket.
- Cable (3) to the heater.




- Tighten the timer relay to the subframe using the tie strap in the rear hole in the timer relay.
- Pull the timer relay's ground lead along the existing heater cable to the front socket. Secure the cable, it is to be connected together with the ground lead from the front socket.




- Tighten the ground lead in the existing screw.




- Route the timer relay's cable in the same direction as the cable to the engine block heater.
- Take three tie straps from the kit and clamp the cable at the cable for the engine block heater.

Illustrations A and B








- Route the cable on along the existing cable and clamp it with tie straps from the kit.




- If a passenger compartment socket is not installed, install the rubber grommet from the kit.
- Insert the cable through the heat shield and into the passenger compartment.




- Pull the cable forward.




- Reinstall the engine splash guard and tighten the screws to 25 Nm (18.5 lb.ft.).

Applies to 8 cylinder engines




- Remove the three locking sleeves and pull out the cables from the junction connector.




- Take the timer relay from the kit.
Remove the rubber grommet from the cable.
- Press the cables firmly into the timer relay in accordance with the following:
- Cable (1) to the engine block heater.
- Cable (2) to the passenger compartment connector socket.
- Cable (3) to the front socket.




- Tighten the timer relay to the subframe in the existing hole with screw, washer and nut. The washer must be located between the timer relay and the subframe.
- Pull the timer relay's ground lead along the existing heater cable to the front socket. Secure the cable, it is to be connected together with the ground lead from the front socket.




- Tighten the ground lead in the existing screw.

Illustrations A, B and C




- Route the cable on along the existing cable and clamp it with tie straps from the kit.













- If a passenger compartment socket is not installed, install the rubber grommet from the kit.
- Insert the cable through the heat shield and into the passenger compartment.




- Pull the cable forward.




- Reinstall the engine splash guard and tighten the screws to 25 Nm (18.5 ft.lb.).