Climate Units - Removal, Replacement and Installation: Maintenance Volvo S60 I

Draining Coolant And Removing Components

Note. First read the instructions covering slow and fast leaks. See Oil Air Conditioning (A/C) System, Filling .

Note. Always plug the pipes and connections when working on the climate control system.

Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, Draining .

Remove the condenser. See Condenser, Replacing .

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Remove the screw (1) on the bottom of the dryer filter and the screw at the service valve (2).

Use a slotted screwdriver to carefully bend the dryer filter up from the connection on the condenser (3).

Note. For tightening torques, see Tightening Torque .

Draining the refrigerant and removing the components

Note. First read the instructions covering slow and fast leaks. See Oil Air Conditioning (A/C) System, Filling .

Note. Always plug the pipes and connections when working on the climate control system.

Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, Draining .

Raise the vehicle.

Remove

1. the air baffle under the radiator unit with the 2 screws (1), and the 2 catches (2).
2. the bumper cover, see «Bumper Front, Replacing»(ref-445630-S20975319702012010600000) .

Draining Refrigerant

Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, Draining .

Resetting Contact Roller

Reset the contact roller acc. to: Contact Reel Driver Airbag Module, Resetting .

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Note. Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead.

Pull the connectors from the contact roller through the steering wheel.

Install the steering wheel carefully so that the contact roller's two catches fit in the steering wheel hub's both slots.

Install the steering wheel screw. Use a new screw. Tighten with fingers.

Loosen the lock screw that holds the contact roller.

Install it in the parking hole on the steering wheel.

Connect tools (2 pcs.): 9511506 to the contact roller's SRS-wiring.

Drive the car straight ahead and check that the steering wheel stands in position "straight ahead".

If the steering wheel position is incorrect, repeat the adjustment.

Tighten the screw in the center of the steering wheel.

Remove the tools (2 pcs.): 9511506 .

Tighten the steering wheel screw with 40 Nm.

Check that the SRS-light goes out, that is, that no diagnostic trouble codes remain.

New Drain Hose

Note. A new drain hose has been introduced into production. The modification means that drainage from the filter housing is withdrawn.

When replacing the drain hose on older cars a new hatch is supplied for the filter housing. The hatch drainage outlet is plugged.

The drainage from the fan motor cover remains.

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Older version cars

Remove the soundproofing panel. See Soundproofing Panel, Replacing .

Loosen the floor carpet in front of the door sill and side. Fold the floor carpet to one side.

Remove the cover for the air cleaner. See Air Cleaner Passenger Compartment, Replacing .

Remove

1. the grommet from the floor
2. the hose from the fan motor cover.

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Newer version cars

Remove the passenger side soundproofing panel. See Soundproofing Panel, Replacing .

Remove

1. the floor grommet
2. the hose from the fan motor cover.

Installing the Drain Hose

Older version cars

Install the cover for the air cleaner. See Air Cleaner Passenger Compartment, Replacing .

Press the grommet into place.

Push the drainage hose onto the blower fan motor.

Note. The drainage hose is marked by a colored stripe. When installing the marking must be aligned on the blower fan motor cover as illustrated. This is to avoid twisting the hose.

Reinstall the front floor carpet.

Install the soundproofing panel. See Soundproofing panel, replacing .

Newer version cars

Press the grommet into place.

Push the drainage hose onto the blower fan motor.

Note. The drainage hose is marked by a colored stripe. When installing the marking must be aligned on the blower fan motor cover as illustrated. This is to avoid twisting the hose.

Reinstall the front floor carpet.

Install the soundproofing panel. See Soundproofing Panel, Replacing .

Remove

1. the soundproofing panel. See «Soundproofing Panel, Replacing»(ref-445665-S24616757552012010600000)

Remove

1. the screws for the cover
2. the cover.

Pull the air cleaner (ACL) downwards/away.

Install the air cleaner (ACL). There are 2 alternative positions for the air cleaner (ACL). See the illustration.

The pollen filter (standard) must be installed in the smaller compartment (1).

The multi filter (cars with an air quality sensor) must be installed in the wider compartment (2).

Note. Install either the pollen filter or the multi filter. Both filters must not be together.

Install

1. the screws. The front left screw must not be tightened to more than 0.8 Nm
2. the soundproofing panel. See «Soundproofing Panel, Replacing»(ref-445665-S24616757552012010600000)