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Volvo S40 / V40 Torque Specs (1995 to 2004)

Alexandra M. — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:06:52 +0000

List of Volvo S40 and V40 (1995 to 2004) bolts and nuts tightening torque specifications. Cautions: – Screws coated with locking fluid or sealant must always be replaced with new screws during reinstallation. – Screws coated with a locking fluid or self locking nuts must be replaced with new when reinstalled. – Always use new screws […]

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Volvo S40 / V40 – Versions and Engines by year (1996 to 2004)

Alexandra M. — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 21:27:48 +0000

All Petrol and Diesel Volvo S40 and V40 Engines detailed with Version, Engine Codes, HorsePower and Years. Petrol Engines – Volvo S40 / V40 1.8 116 hp B4184S, made / sold in 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999 – Volvo S40 / V40 1.8 122 hp B4184S2, made / sold in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 […]

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How To Service Light Reset in Volvo V40 and V40 CC Cross Country (2012 on)

Alexandra M. — Tue, 27 May 2014 21:04:42 +0000

For reset the service light indicator in your Volvo V40, V40 CC Cross Country or V40 R-Design, follow the instructions: During the whole process the key must be in its slot, tlhe engine can not start and you must keep your foot out of the brake pedal. Step 1. Put the ignition switch into […]

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How To Service Light Reset in Volvo S40 and V40

Alexandra M. — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:33:51 +0000

For reset the oil service light indicator in your Volvo S40 or V40 (1999 on), follow this 4 steps intructions: Step 1. Hold down the odometer button (marked with “A” above) Step 2. Turn on the ignition so all the lights on the dash come on Step 3. Keep holding the odometer button down for 30 secondss or […]

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Volvo Cars pioneering work on pedestrian protection wins Global NCAP Innovation Award

Alexandra M. — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:35:57 +0000

Source: Volvo Car Group May 30, 2013 | ID:49256 Volvo Car Group’s pioneering work on pedestrian protection has been rewarded with the 2013 Global NCAP Innovation Award. The prize was received by Prof. Lotta Jakobsson, Senior Technical Specialist Safety at Volvo Cars Safety Centre, at the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference in Seoul, South […]

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How to upgrade to windscreen washer jets on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40

manoman48 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:46:53 +0000

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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How to replace the right hand engine mount on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40

manoman48 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:40:47 +0000

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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How to replace the left hand engine mount on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40

manoman48 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:28:47 +0000

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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How to remove and clean the idle control valve (ICV) on 1996 – 2004 Volvo S40 and V40

manoman48 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:15:08 +0000

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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How to repair the headlight switch on 1996 – 2000 Volvo S40 and V40

JSeaman — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:35:40 +0000

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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