tutorial Archives - Volvo Repairs How To Tutorials http://www.volvohowto.com/tag/tutorial/ The Volvo Repair Tutorials Source Fri, 21 Apr 2017 02:28:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 http://www.volvohowto.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/cropped-volvohowtoBANNER_NO_FLAG1-32x32.jpg tutorial Archives - Volvo Repairs How To Tutorials http://www.volvohowto.com/tag/tutorial/ 32 32 How to upgrade to windscreen washer jets on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windscreen-washer-jets-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windscreen-washer-jets-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:46:53 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=305   This is a guide to changing the original washer nozzles (2 jet type) on the Phase 1 (1995-2000) Volvo S40/V40 to the mist type jets found on later models. The original jets look like this: And produce a spray pattern like this: It covers very little of the windscreen and requires more water to […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-upgrade-to-windscreen-washer-jets-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 0 How to replace the right hand engine mount on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-right-hand-engine-mount-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-right-hand-engine-mount-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:40:47 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=300   This is probably simple for a few, but hopefully will help those who want to save some money and replace their right hand engine mount which is a common failure item on the S40. First of all get your car on a level surface and support your engine using a jack along with a […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-right-hand-engine-mount-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 0 How to replace the left hand engine mount on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-left-hand-engine-mount-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-left-hand-engine-mount-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:28:47 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=285   Guide to replacing the left hand (gearbox side) engine mounting bracket. Step 1 Remove the air filter assembly by unclipping the boost control valve, the jubilee clip holding the box to the air intake pipe and then undoing the two retaining screws. There is a third retaining point, but its just a peg in […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-left-hand-engine-mount-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 4 How to remove and clean the idle control valve (ICV) on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-remove-and-clean-the-idle-control-valve-icv-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-remove-and-clean-the-idle-control-valve-icv-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:15:08 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=282   This is a very simple job that can make your car idle smoother and sort out a few other problems such as occasional hunting and reduce the effect the a/c compressor engaging has on idle speed. Step 1 Remove the engine cover if your model has one. Mine is a T4 and requires a […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-remove-and-clean-the-idle-control-valve-icv-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 2 How to repair the headlight switch on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-repair-the-headlight-switch-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-repair-the-headlight-switch-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:35:40 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=248   Whilst fault finding on my car I needed to rule out my headlight switch as a problem, whilst this is by no means a service item, a few people have commented about switch contacts causing issue so here’s how to get to it and clean it Step 1 There are two posidrive screws that […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-repair-the-headlight-switch-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 0 How to clean up the alarm bonnet micro switch on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-clean-up-the-alarm-bonnet-micro-switch-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-clean-up-the-alarm-bonnet-micro-switch-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:24:54 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=245   I’m currently trying to investigate why my alarm tends to go off at random intervals. So far I’ve been told that the micro switch under the bonnet is a possible suspect so cleaned it up this weekend. Step 1 Pop the bonnet open and have a look at the retaining mechanism at the front […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-clean-up-the-alarm-bonnet-micro-switch-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 0 How to adjust the throttle cable on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-adjust-the-throttle-cable-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-adjust-the-throttle-cable-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:21:42 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=242   When I bought my Volvo I found the performance was lacking somewhat and something didn’t feel quite right when pulling off. I also noticed the cruise control was moving the accelerator pedal far more than I expected it would. All these problems were attributed to a loose throttle cable. The reason for the weird […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-adjust-the-throttle-cable-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 0 How to replace the air filter on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-air-filter-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-air-filter-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:20:16 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=214   The air filter performs a simple task, you guessed it filters air. The reason for this is that air contains lots of tiny (and not so tiny) particles of dirt that could run riot if they made their way into the engine. Trapped dirt particles could get wedged between the piston and the bore causing […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-replace-the-air-filter-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 0 How to change the spark plugs on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:09:03 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=208   Your spark plugs perform an essential role for your engine and should be monitored/maintained regularly. If plugs fail they can cause all sorts of damaging effects to an engine so you shouldn’t cut corners with these. If nothing else you should look at your plugs at least every year to see what’s going on […]

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]]> http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-spark-plugs-on-1996-2004-volvo-s40-and-v40/feed/ 0 How to change the gearbox rear gear linkage bushes on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40 http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-gearbox-rear-gear-linkage-bushes-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/ http://www.volvohowto.com/how-to-change-the-gearbox-rear-gear-linkage-bushes-on-1996-2000-volvo-s40-and-v40/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:00:13 +0000 http://www.volvohowto.com/?p=204   This is a follow-on How to change the gearbox front gear linkage bushes on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40. Step 1 There are another two plastic bushes and two O rings as well as an intermediate bushing. The part numbers are (UK Prices) : Bushing 30871696 (£1.80 each) you need two of […]

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