Leather Steering Wheel
Leather steering wheel
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.
Leather steering wheel
- Turn the ignition key to position 0. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch.
Note! Wait at least five minutes before disassembling the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Removing the steering wheel
- Remove the screws (1). Use a Torx screwdriver
- Fold out the steering wheel module (2).
Remove:
- the connector (1) for the horn.
Applies to cars with RTI (road traffic information)
- the connector (2) for the keypad to RTI (road traffic information).
Applies to all models
- the connectors (3) for SRS (supplemental restraint system) by first pressing the catches inwards on the sides. Then pull the connectors straight back.
Note! The connectors are tightly secured. However, tools must not be used when removing.
- the steering wheel module. Place the steering wheel module safely with the front side facing upwards
- the screw (4), but leave the steering wheel in place
- the vibration damper (5), if applicable.
Remove:
- the screw (1). Install the screw in the contact reel (2)
- the steering wheel. Pull the wiring out of the hole (3).
Installing the leather steering wheel
- Insert the wiring through the hole in the new steering wheel
- Carefully install the new steering wheel by holding it straight and aligning the locating pins (1) on the contact reel
- Remove the screw from the contact reel. Reinstall the screw in the holder. (See point Leather steering wheel Leather Steering Wheel ).
- Insert the wiring through the hole in the vibration damper (1) if applicable. Install the vibration damper using the screw in the steering wheel (see point Leather steering wheel Leather Steering Wheel ). Tighten the screw. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lbf.ft.).
Note! Take care with the SRS (supplemental restraint system) wiring.
- Connect the connectors for SRS (supplemental restraint system)
- Connect the other connectors
- Reinstall the steering wheel module on the new steering wheel. Check that no wiring is trapped.
- Tighten the screws in the steering wheel. Tighten to 10 Nm (8 lbf.ft.). Use a Torx screwdriver.
- Turn the ignition key to position II
- Reconnect the battery negative lead.