Volvo 31269494 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 12

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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.

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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.).

Installation instructions, accessories

 

Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg, Sweden

 

© Volvo Car Corporation

Towbar, detachable- 31269484 - V1.6

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Summary of Contents for 31269494

Page 1: ...Towbar detachable IMG 225145 Instruction No Version Part No 31269484 1 6 31269496 31269494 31269498 Towbar detachable IMG 225145 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg...

Page 2: ...56903 IMG 239660 IMG 239664 IMG 282923 IMG 282924 IMG 261824 IMG 240693 IMG 260406 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable...

Page 3: ...IMG 260407 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable 31269484 V1 6 Page 3 51...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...2 IMG 259683 Preparations Applies to the V70 3 IMG 259684 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable 31269484 V1 6 Page 5 51...

Page 6: ...wer 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 t...

Page 7: ...6 IMG 259752 Applies to the XC70 7 IMG 259753 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable 31269484 V1 6 Page 7 51...

Page 8: ...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 preve...

Page 9: ...0 IMG 261414 Applies to the V70 and the XC70 11 IMG 259759 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable 31269484 V1 6 Page 9 51...

Page 10: ...l panel it is secured with six clips 13 IMG 259761 Remove the screws in the collision member on both sides Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corpo...

Page 11: ...r 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 Installation instructions accesso...

Page 12: ...the tow ball Pre drill using a small drill bit and drill out the hole to 8 mm 5 16 Deburr the edges of the hole apply rustproofing agent and remove the drill swarf 17 IMG 226142 Install the holder on...

Page 13: ...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 al...

Page 14: ...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 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car C...

Page 15: ...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 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation G...

Page 16: ...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 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car...

Page 17: ...er 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...

Page 18: ...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 an...

Page 19: ...30 IMG 260855 31 IMG 261083 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable 31269484 V1 6 Page 19 51...

Page 20: ...lamp 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 Installation instructions accessories...

Page 21: ...amp Refit the mountings for the silencers Torque tighten the screws to 50 Nm 37 lbf ft 35 IMG 260865 Applies to cars with AWD Reinstall the rear rubber mounting at the final drive Installation instruc...

Page 22: ...e Check that there is no exhaust gas leakage Applies to cars with single rear silencer Note Depending on engine version the car is equipped with one or two rear silencers Steps 37 53 apply to cars wit...

Page 23: ...ar mounting and lower the silencer to stop 39 IMG 260867 Remove the four clips for the radiated heat shield Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corp...

Page 24: ...Note Always use a new gasket and nuts when installing 41 IMG 260869 Tie up the catalytic converter to prevent damaging the boot Turn out the exhaust pipe Installation instructions accessories Volvo C...

Page 25: ...system becomes damaged Work out the radiated heat shield by rocking the silencer at the same time 43 IMG 260871 Tension the retaining strap to the optimum position to access the holes for the tow hitc...

Page 26: ...ted Cut it off at that point 45 IMG 259841 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 locate...

Page 27: ...edge of the side members 47 IMG 259843 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 nu...

Page 28: ...ad 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 m...

Page 29: ...the exhaust pipes are clean Take a new gasket and new nuts tighten the exhaust pipes to each other Tighten the nuts to 24 Nm 18 lbf ft Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Goth...

Page 30: ...lencer the rear mounting Torque tighten the screws to 50 Nm 37 lbf ft 53 IMG 259873 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachabl...

Page 31: ...cylinder diesel engine Image B applies to cars with a 4 cylinder petrol engine Remove the nuts in the joint behind in front of the front silencer and separate the joint Note Always use a new gasket an...

Page 32: ...a new gasket and nuts when installing Secure the silencer to prevent damaging the boot at the catalytic converter Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Ca...

Page 33: ...25 Work the silencer down as far away from the side member as possible Do not press the exhaust system too hard Remove the radiated heat shield Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporat...

Page 34: ...ted Cut it off at that point 60 IMG 259841 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 locate...

Page 35: ...nd 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...

Page 36: ...ad 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 m...

Page 37: ...65 IMG 259865 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable 31269484 V1 6 Page 37 51...

Page 38: ...with a 5 cylinder diesel engine Check that the mating surfaces in the joint between the exhaust pipes are clean Take a new gasket and new nuts from the kit and tighten the exhaust pipes to each other...

Page 39: ...rear mounting Torque tighten the screws to 50 Nm 37 lbf ft 68 IMG 259874 Applies to all models Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towba...

Page 40: ...Illustration A Reinstall the collision member with bracket to the towing eyelet Tighten the screws on both sides seven to 48 Nm 35 4 lbf ft Illustration B To torque tighten the towing eyelet s inner...

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Page 42: ...73 IMG 259881 Installation instructions accessories Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Towbar detachable 31269484 V1 6 Page 42 51...

Page 43: ...edge marks the cut out Remove the tape Smooth off the sawn edges with a fine toothed file Install the tow hitch connector with cable harness according to the appropriate installation instructions 75 I...

Page 44: ...ides engage Note To prevent damaging the bumper cover it is recommended to request the assistance of a colleague during this procedure Tighten the screw at the front edge of the ends 77A IMG 259886 77...

Page 45: ...the bumper cover cut out If necessary applicable make adjustments at the cutting point mountings at the rear silencer or at the joint between the silencer Installation instructions accessories Volvo C...

Page 46: ...ure that all hooks and guides engage Note To prevent damaging the bumper cover it is recommended to request the assistance of a colleague during this procedure 81A IMG 259891 81B IMG 259892 Installati...

Page 47: ...cover cut out If necessary applicable make adjustments at the cutting point mountings at the rear silencer or at the joint between the silencer Storing the towball Installation instructions accessori...

Page 48: ...the kit put the towball inside and tie it up Note The towbar must be positioned in the holder as indicated in Illustration B Wind the long strap twice around the bag and tighten firmly Installation in...

Page 49: ...ind the long strap twice around the bag and once around the wheel and tighten firmly 86 IMG 260445 Take the label from the kit and affix it firmly to the underside of the storage compartment as illust...

Page 50: ...e protective casing from the kit and press it into the hole for the towbar Make sure that the catch 1 snapped shut and that the holder is fitted securely Installation instructions accessories Volvo Ca...

Page 51: ...ver is pressed into place Check that the protective cover is correctly positioned 90 IMG 260447 Removal First pull the locking arm upwards until the catches engage Then pull the whole protective cover...

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