S40 & V50 Short Cuts / Quick Launch / How-To Information thread

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Useful links to threads & other URL for the S40 and V50

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Forum Info

Swedespeed forum FAQ


Swedespeed search for modded S40s and V50s Post your modified car here!

Vendor Info / Volvo docs

Tracking your Volvo from the Factory Overseas

Volvo Owner's Info pages (USA)

2004.5 S40 Owner's Manual
2005 S40 Owner's Manual
2005 V50 Owner's Manual
2006 S40 Owner's Manual
2006 V50 Owner's Manual
2007 S40 Owner's Manual
2007 V50 Owner's Manual
2008 S40 Owner's Manual
2008 V50 Owner's Manual
2009 S40 Owner's Manual (pdf)
2009 V50 Owner's Manual (pdf)
2010 S40 Owner's Manual (pdf)
2010 V50 Owner's Manual (pdf)
2011 S40 Owner's Manual (pdf)
2011 V50 Owner's Manual (pdf)

Volvo S40/V50 Complete Accessory Listing (including wheels)
Volvo Accessory Installation Guides - very useful!

Technical Information

Parts List Reference Guide Check here first for useful information on parts and specifications
TNN Listing (R-models, but contain S40/V50 too) Volvo Technical information, published by the Volvo factory
United States vehicle recall search Also generally published as a Volvo TNN
Wheel/lugnut torque (very important - 81ft-lb -2008, 96ft-lb 2009-)
Torque Spec Reference (also R-models) See previous link for S40/V50 wheel torque
Volvo Cars North America technical bookstore Professional subscriptions and technical information
Wheel and tire sizing calculator - very cool!

Everyday Operation & General Info

Procedure to Reset Service Indicator (all 2004- Volvos)
Quick check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes
How to program your homelink the easy way

Common issues

Wet floor / leaky sunroof drains also pictures and description.
More information about a/c drains and sunroof with pictures

Start...Shudder...Stall (SSS) - problem for 2004.5-2006 models, since fixed

Repair your ignition key

PCV extended warranty from Volvo US - fix is covered on certain cars
(more detail on previous item) Clogged crankcase ventilation causes squeal ... how to repair it yourself ... more tips ... other thread with gory details

Disabling your DRL function (dealer required)
Fixes for intermittent A/C operation

Outdoor temperature and driver's door issues
Wind noise from A-pillar area

How-Tos and technical information

Replacing the cabin air filter
Removing/repairing the S40 headliner
Removing the sunroof shade and trim
Removing the center console
Removing the center console and "shifter blind" - earlier models
Removing the center console and "shifter blind" - later models
Removing the glovebox to access climate recirculator

Changing Trunk Wiring Harness

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine Oil Change and also here which is best?
Engine oil change on 2.4i
Coolant drain and fill
T5 engine spark plug change, with pictures
2.4i engine spark plug change, with LOTS of pictures
Other spark plug info be careful - many conflicting size reports from both vendors and users!

Automatic Transmission Oil Change
Manual transmission oil change with photos - Manual transmission factory procedure - (related thread in R forum)
Bleeding the clutch and brake systems
Bleeding the brakes - more pics
AWD/Haldex fluid change

Front brake pad and rotor replacement (305mm rotors - T5 manual/AWD 320mm similar)
Front *and rear* brake pad and rotor replacement, with info on necessary retraction of rear calipers

And another, specific to the 320mm fronts on T5 AWD manual
How to identify which brake size your car is equipped with
Another thread helping to identify brakes, with upgrade sources

Replacing front struts and springs - with many pictures
Replacing rear shocks, arms and springs - also with pictures

Wheel and chassis alignment
All sorts of discussion on DSTC (Dynamic Stability Traction Control)

Replacing fuel pressure sensor (T5 engine)
Replacing fuel pressure sensor (T5 engine), with even more pictures
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor location (T5 engine, 2.4i similar)
Turbo Control Valve Change in 2.0Diesel engine (lots of good pics)

Battery replacement (group size is 94R/H7, or 48/H6 if not premium sound)
Alternator replacement w/pictures

Timing belt replacement
Alternator and A/C compressor belt replacement

Replacing the starter motor with MANY detailed pictures (also airbox, PCV, alternator and related items)

Replacing the upper motor mount
Lower control arm bushing failure

Replacing the rear lateral links

Accessories and Audio
Install a Volvo Sport Steering Wheel
Full speaker upgrade with detailed pictures
Removing door panels and adding tweeters to your non-Premium sound system
Another even more detailed door panel photo set: speakers, tint and headlights too

Installing the Dension GW500 audio adapter
FM Modulator install instructions from grochef
Add aux-in to your earlier model basic sound system
XM Satellite Commander Install Write-Up
V50 XM / FM modulator/FM radio/AFM

V50 tailgate spoiler installation

Headlight adjustment and assembly photos
Headlight aiming ( ?? )
Halogen to HID headlight conversion
HID headlight install
LED conversion for all the car's bulbs
"Angel eyes" (headlight ring lighting)

Electronic key guts and other key info

Rebuild wiper blades

Heico pedals
Replacing manual shifter boot and also here.
Repairing the geartronic shifter blind

Performance (engine, chassis, etc)

Heico exhaust and also here

Intercooler installation and also more detailed photos/info

Rear camber arms (aftermarket) install and pictures plus more info
Strut bar (under hood upper chassis stiffener)
Rear sway bar types (horizontal/vertical) and install info
Rear sway bar installation with photos
... plus more old-style (vertical) pics, and new-style (horizontal) pics (plus many more suspension pics)

Boost gauge and also here and also here

Fuel injector upgrade

IPD Turbo Control Valve (TCV) install and also here