2007 VOLVO XC90 ignition

2007 Volvo XC90
l Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running (e.g. when repl\
acing the battery).
l Never use a fast charger to charge the battery. The battery cables shoul\
d be disconnected when
recharging.
l The battery contains acid that is both corrosive and poisonous. It is im\
portant that the battery is
handled in an environmentally friendly way. Let your Volvo dealer assist\
you.
Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the two jack attachments p\
oints should be used. They are
specially reinforced to bear the weight of the vehicle (see the illustr\
ation above). A garage jack can also
be placed under the front of the engine support frame. Take care not to \
damage the splash guard under
the engine. Ensure that the jack is positioned so that the vehicle canno\
t slide off it. Always use axle
stands or similar structures. The vehicle's gross vehicle weight is betw\
een 5770 lbs (2630 kg) and 6080
lbs (2760 kg). Use a jack and stands rated for this weight.
If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle, the front and rear lift\
arm pads should be centered under the
reinforced lift plates on the inboard edge of the sill rail (see illust\
ration).
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Working on your vehicle
WARNING!
The ignition system has very high voltage! The voltage in the ignition s\
ystem is dangerous!
Do not touch spark plugs, ignition cables or the ignition coil when the \
engine is running or the
ignition is switched on!
The ignition should be switched off when:
l Conducting engine tests.
l Replacing parts in the ignition system, such as spark plugs, ignition co\
il, distributor, ignition
cables, etc.
WARNING!
Never try to repair any part of the SRS/ SIPS/WHIPS/IC systems yourself. Any \
interference in the
system could cause malfunction and serious injury. Any work should only \
be performed by an
authorized Volvo workshop.
Belt check
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Replacing the battery
- Switch off the ignition.
- Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconne\
cting the battery so that all
information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the cont\
rol modules.
- Remove the retaining bracket and unscrew the cover over the battery. W\
ait at least 5 minutes after
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switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all \
information in the vehicle's
electrical system can be stored in the control modules.
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Battery
- Disconnect the negative (ground) cable first.
- Disconnect the positive cable and pull the ventilation hose (see next\
page) from the battery.
- Lift out the old battery and put a new battery into place.
- Connect the positive cable first.
- Connect the negative (ground) cable. - Be sure that the ventilation \
hose (see below) is securely
connected to the battery and that the other end of the hose is properly \
routed through the ventilation
opening in the floor of the battery compartment.
- Reinstall the cover and retaining bracket and screw it securely in pla\
ce.
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Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs
The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs.
To lift out the lamp housing:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Open the hood.
- Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustration above).
- Lift out the lamp housing.
WARNING!
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by \
these headlights, these bulbs
should only be replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician.
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Replacing bulbs
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Replacing the turn signal bulb
- Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull \
it out of the headlight housing.
- Press in the bulb slightly and pull it out of the holder.
- Align the guide lugs on the side of the base of the new bulb in the gr\
ooves in the holder. Press it in and
turn it slightly clockwise.
- Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and turn\
it approximately 1/4 turn
clockwise.
Front fog lights
Avoid touching the glass on the bulb
with your fingers.
- Switch off the ignition.
- Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclockwise to release it.
- Replace the bulb. The shape of the foot of the bulb corresponds to the\
shape of the bulb holder.
- Reinstall the bulb holder by turning it slightly clockwise. The side o\
f the holder marked "TOP" should
face upward.
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Replacing bulbs
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Location of tail light bulbs
1. Parking light
2. Turn signal
3. Back-up light
4. Parking light
5. Brake light
NOTE: If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information \
display after a bulb has
been replaced, consult an authorized Volvo retailer or workshop.
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster
- Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0.
- Fold down the lower section of the tailgate, and fold up the rear sect\
ion of the cargo area floor.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, detac\
h the holder's bands.
- Remove the corner panel (A in the illustration above).
- Open the cover (B) in the side panel by pulling the tab (C) upward\
/outward.
- Loosen the bolts (D).
- Pull the entire tail light housing straight out.
- Disconnect the wiring.
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- Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the l\
ens.
- Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise and pull out.
- Turn signal, back-up light, brake light bulbs: Turn the bulb countercl\
ockwise and remove it.
- Parking light bulbs: Pull the bulb straight out.
- Insert a new bulb.
- Place the lamp holder in the groove and turn clockwise.
- Press wiring back into place.
- Align the tail light housing with the holes for the retaining bolts an\
d press it into place.
- Tighten the retaining bolts.
- Reinsert the side and corner panels.
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Replacing bulbs
Rear fog light
- Switch off the ignition.
- Carefully insert a small screwdriver (see illustration above).
- Pry out the lamp housing.
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
- Insert a new bulb and press the lamp housing back into place.
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Vanity mirror lights
- Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
- Pry out the bulb and replace it.
- Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto the four tabs and press th\
e upper edge of the lens into place.
License plate lights
- Switch off the ignition.
- Loosen the screws with a Torx screwdriver.
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
- Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.
- Reinstall the housing and screw it into place.
NOTE: Other bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself. Let an author\
ized Volvo retailer
replace these bulbs if necessary.
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