Volvo P3 Platform

Volvo S60 II, V60, V70 III, XC60, XC70 II and S80 II — P3 platform maintenance and repair guides.

Electric parking brake V70 — service position

To replace rear brake pads, you need a device that can move the brake cylinder pistons to service position. This can be done with a newer Bosch tester...

V70 III

Air conditioning compressor moisture removal

The instructions apply to almost all magnetic clutch compressors. The principle is to reduce the gap between the magnetic clutch plate and the pulley ...

V70 IIIS60 IIXC60

Air conditioning compressor pulley bearing replacement

From Volvo, the entire magnetic clutch assembly costs about 330 euros. The bearing alone costs about 60 euros including postage. The work takes 3-4 ho...

V70 IIIS60 IIXC60

V70 bi-xenon low beam improvement

V70 III bi-xenon low beams leave the left lane (oncoming traffic side) quite dark. This is due to the shade positioning inside the housing....

V70 III

V60 rear door lock module repair

The rear door locks begin to stick so that the locks do not always close properly. Opening works, but locking does not. The problem is initially rando...

V60

AWD rear differential bearing lubrication

The most common cause is the pinion shaft front bearing wearing out. The problem affects almost all all-wheel drive P3 platform models....

V70 IIIXC60XC70

Front strut swivel bearing lubrication

The swivel bearing is a bearing at the top of the suspension strut, bolted from the engine side. It allows the strut to turn with the steering....

V70 IIIS60 IIXC60

Steering lock problem

The car reports a steering lock problem while driving and asks to stop. After shutdown, the car will not start anymore. The problem can start as rando...

V70 IIIS60 II

Vacuum Pump Disassembly

The pump is located between the oil dipstick and the oil filter cap — it appears as a small cylinder on the side of the engine....

V70 IIIS60 IIXC60

Heater Core Replacement V70

1. Disconnect the heater core hoses from the engine compartment side: spread the plastic ring wrench fingers and push the ring towards the firewall. 2...

V70 III

Temperature Control Linkage Replacement V70

The linkage operates two flaps and a servo motor controls one additional flap — meaning three flaps turn at the same time. The linkage is attached to ...

V70 III

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