Volvo 31269496 User manual

Instruction No Version Part. No.
31269484 1.6 31269496, 31269494, 31269498
Towbar, detachable
IMG-225145
Instruction No Version Part. No.
31269484 1.6 31269496, 31269494, 31269498
Towbar, detachable
IMG-225145
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Equipment
A0000162 IMG-256903 IMG-239660 IMG-239664 IMG-282923 IMG-282924
IMG-261824 IMG-240693
IMG-260406
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IMG-260407
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INTRODUCTION
Read through all of the instructions before starting installation.
Notifications and warning texts are for your safety and to
minimise the risk of something breaking during installation.
Ensure that all tools stated in the instructions are available
before starting installation.
Certain steps in the instructions are only presented in the form
of images. Explanatory text is also given for more complicated
steps.
In the event of any problems with the instructions or the
accessory, contact your local Volvo dealer.
Applies to cars with twin rear silencers
Note!
To facilitate access when tightening the towbar member, the
exhaust system must be cut off at the marking according to
points 19 and 21.
It is important to use this method, otherwise there is a risk of
damaging the exhaust system if the silencers are forced down
for example.
1
IMG-261524
Note the engine version of the car.
Enter VIDA under Engine and suspension, Intake and exhaust
system, Silencer and exhaust system, Silencer rear.
Order the exhaust clamp for joining the exhaust system.
Preparations
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2
IMG-259683
Preparations
Applies to the V70
3
IMG-259684
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4A
IMG-259685
4B
IMG-273303
Illustration A
Remove the four screws on both sides.
Illustration B
Place the fender liner to one side. Remove the screw at the
upper edge of the cover on both sides.
5
IMG-273304
Carefully pull of the ends of the bumper cover from the body on
both sides. They are attached with hooks at the upper edge of
the ends and at the lower edge of the tail lights.
Pull the bumper cover away from the body, it is secured by
seven guides at the upper edge of the longer side.
If the car is equipped with rear parking assistance, disconnect
the connector on the right-hand side of it.
Note!
To prevent damaging the bumper cover, it is recommended to
request the assistance of a colleague during this procedure.
Place the bumper cover on a suitable surface.
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6
IMG-259752
Applies to the XC70
7
IMG-259753
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8A
IMG-259754
8B
IMG-259755
9
IMG-259756
Carefully pull of the bumper cover ends from the body on both
sides. They are attached with hooks at the upper edge and front
edge of the ends and at the lower edge of the tail lights.
Pull the bumper cover away from the body, it is secured by
seven guides at the upper edge of the longer side. If the car is
equipped with rear parking assistance, disconnect the connector
on the right-hand side of it.
Note!
To prevent damaging the bumper cover, it is recommended to
request the assistance of a colleague during this procedure.
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10
IMG-261414
Applies to the V70 and the XC70
11
IMG-259759
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12
IMG-259760
Carefully pull of the boot lid's sill panel, it is secured with six
clips.
13
IMG-259761
Remove the screws in the collision member on both sides.
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14
IMG-259762
Remove the panel.
Slacken off the screw for the towing eyelet's mounting, on the
inside of the rear member on the right-hand side. Unscrew it so
that the collision member can be released.
Note!
Do not damage the cable harness.
15
IMG-259763
Remove the collision member.
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16
IMG-260410
Installing the cradle for the towing ball, applies to cars
without a spare wheel
Note!
Check that there are no cable harnesses on the inside
obstructing the hole drilling process.
Measure and mark out holes for drilling to insert screws for the
cradle for the tow ball.
Pre-drill using a small drill bit, and drill out the hole to Ø8 mm
(5/16").
Deburr the edges of the hole, apply rustproofing agent and
remove the drill swarf.
17
IMG-226142
Install the holder on the inside of the rear crossmember, and
tighten it in using a screw and nut from the kit. Torque tighten to
10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft.).
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18
IMG-226143
Take the strap and storage bag from the kit.
Thread the strap in the holder.
Applies to cars with twin rear silencers
Note!
Depending on engine version, the car is equipped with one or
two rear silencers.
Steps 19-36 apply to cars with twin rear silencers
19
IMG-260845
Steps 19-20 apply to cars with AWD
Cut the exhaust pipe using the pipe cutter as illustrated. The
cutting point is also marked by a small indentation underneath
the pipe.
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20
IMG-260846
Remove the rear rubber mounting at the final drive.
21
IMG-260847
Steps 21 apply to cars with 2WD
Cut the exhaust pipe using the pipe cutter as illustrated. The
cutting point is also marked by a small indentation underneath
the pipe.
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22
IMG-259825
Remove the screws in the rear mountings of the silencers.
Remove the silencers from the body.
Hint
Get help from a colleague for this procedure.
23
IMG-260849
Remove the six clips from the radiated heat shield.
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24
IMG-260850
Fold the radiated heat shield down to access the inside of the
side members.
25
IMG-260851
Remove the last section of the cover on the insides of the side
members. Measure from the middle of the embossing and
backwards. Cut at that point.
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26
IMG-260852
Thoroughly clean away splashes of underseal, putty or dirt from
the plate surfaces on the insides of the side members where the
reinforcements shall be located.
27
IMG-260411
Installing the towing member
Check that the contact surfaces inside the side members are
clean, if not, clean them opposite where the towing member's
side plates shall be tightened.
Take the towing member from the kit and insert the two side
plates in the holes in the rear edge of the side members.
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28
IMG-260853
Take the screws and reinforcement bar from the kit. Request the
assistance of a colleague and adjust the position of the tow bar
as the screws enter the welded nuts of the tow bar.
Note!
Ensure that the reinforcement bar is correctly positioned (see
small image).
Tighten the screws alternately on both sides.
29
IMG-261123
Tightening the screw joint
Torque tighten the screws to 90 Nm (66.5 lbf.ft.) and angle
tighten to 60°. When angle-tightening the joint in confined
spaces, a protractor applied to a torque wrench cannot be used.
Instead, use the Allen screw's head to determine the angle.
Make a mark on the screw head flange (1).
Make a second mark (2) in the side member or reinforcement
bar.
Now tighten the screw so that the screw head marking (1) lines
up with the marking (2) on the side member/reinforcement bar.
Repeat for all screws.
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30
IMG-260855
31
IMG-261083
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32
IMG-282943
Installing the exhaust clamp
File down the edges of the exhaust pipes.
Take a new exhaust clamp and thread it over the exhaust pipe
on the car.
33
IMG-282946
Position the clamp so that the joint is in the middle. Make a mark
at the lower edge using a pen.
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