2023 L.H.D

Installation Instruction

Installation instructions, accessories
Volvo Car Corporation Gothenburg, Sweden
C40 2023
E400V6 Europe, E400V2 Europe

Instruction NoVersionPart. No.Click to download PDF-version of this Installation Instruction
323512501.232351484, 32270157
Towbar, foldable




Materials

Designation

Part number

Isopropanol

1161721

Rust inhibitor


Equipment
IMG-242205
IMG-345497
IMG-239664
IMG-240693
IMG-268803
IMG-239667

IMG-480314

IMG-491090


 
 

Information

1
 

  • Read through all of the instructions before starting installation.

  • Notifications and warning texts are for your safety and to minimise the risk of something breaking during installation.

  • Ensure that all tools stated in the instructions are available before starting installation.

  • Certain steps in the instructions are only presented in the form of images. Explanatory text is also given for more complicated steps.

  • In the event of any problems with the instructions or the accessory, contact your local Volvo dealer.

 

Further information

2
 

When installing, the car must retain a temperature of 20 degrees C.

 

Color symbols

3
IMG-400010
 

Note!
This colour chart displays (in colour print and electronic version) the importance of the different colours used in the images of the method steps.

  1. Used for focused component, the component with which you will do something.

  2. Used as extra colors when you need to show or differentiate additional parts.

  3. Used for attachments that are to be removed/installed. May be screws, clips, connectors, etc.

  4. Used when the component is not fully removed from the vehicle but only hung to the side.

  5. Used for standard tools and special tools.

  6. Used as background color for vehicle components.

  7. Used for accessory components.

 

Disconnecting the battery

4
IMG-478933
 

Open the tailgate.

5
IMG-480317
 

Open the hood.

6
IMG-473637
 

Note!
Orientation view

7
IMG-473659
 

Remove the clips.

Remove the marked part.

8
IMG-473722
 

Remove the battery's negative cable.


Tightening torque: Battery cable for battery , 6 Nm

9
IMG-480552
 

Warning!
Make sure that the vehicle electrical system is fully depowered and no other power source is connected.

 

Removal

10
IMG-479311
 

Remove the part carefully

Repeat on the other side.

11
IMG-479001
 

Remove the marked part.

12
IMG-480318
 
13
IMG-479279
 

Release the lock.

Lift the marked component up

Repeat on the other side.

14
IMG-479280
 

Remove the marked part.

15
IMG-479055
 

Remove the marked part.

16
IMG-479056
 

Remove the marked parts.

17
IMG-479057
 

Remove the screws.


Tightening torque: Luggage compartment sill moulding to body , 4.5 Nm

18
IMG-479058
 

Remove the screws.


Tightening torque: Luggage compartment sill moulding to body , 4.5 Nm

19
IMG-479059
 

Remove the marked part.

20
IMG-479002
 
21
IMG-479023
 

Remove the marked part.

Remove the screw.


Tightening torque: Panel, to C pillar , 4.5 Nm

22
IMG-479026
 

Note!
The graphic shows the back of the component before removal.

23
IMG-479028
 

Remove the marked part.

24
IMG-479029
 

Note!
The graphic shows the back of the component before removal.

25
IMG-479032
 

Remove the marked part.

26
IMG-479043
 

Remove the marked part.

27
IMG-480326
 

Loosen the component indicated. Do not remove it.

28
IMG-480327
 

Note!
The graphic shows the back of the component before removal.


Note!
The number of connectors may vary depending on the vehicle's equipment level.

Disconnect the connector.

29
IMG-480328
 

Remove the marked part.

 

Accessory installation

30
IMG-480333
 

Clean the surface.

Use: 1161721, Isopropanol

31
IMG-446067
 

Clean the surface.

Use: 1161721, Isopropanol

32
IMG-446075
 
33
IMG-446080
 
34
IMG-446081
 

Measure

Install component that comes with the accessory kit.

35
IMG-446085
 

Remove the protective film.

36
IMG-480334
 

Note!
Note the position.


Note!
Ensure that the tape is fixed to the surface.

Install component that comes with the accessory kit.

 

Removal

37
IMG-480718
 

Note!
Orientation view

38
IMG-480706
 

Loosen the component indicated. Do not remove it.

39
IMG-480717
 

Remove the marked part.

40
IMG-480491
 

Make sure that the components are not mixed up at the installation.

Remove the marked parts.

41
IMG-480337
 

Remove the screws.

42
IMG-480517
 

Remove the marked parts.

43
IMG-480521
 

Remove the screws.

Remove the marked part.

44
IMG-446440
 

Remove the screws.

45
IMG-446442
 

Remove the screws.

Remove the clip.

46
IMG-446443
 

Remove the marked part.

47
IMG-446444
 

Note!
The graphic shows the back of the component before removal.

48
IMG-446445
 

Caution!
Make sure not to damage painted surfaces.

Remove the marked part.

Use: Interior trim remover

49
IMG-446446
 

Note!
This step is easier with two people.

Loosen the component indicated. Do not remove it.

50
IMG-480376
 

Loosen the component indicated. Do not remove it.

51
IMG-480377
 

Release the connector's catch.

Disconnect the connector.

52
 

Repeat the steps when removing on opposite side.

53
IMG-480378
 

Caution!
Place the Bumper Cover on a suitable surface.

Remove the marked part.

54
IMG-478915
 

Remove the clips.

Remove the marked part.

Repeat on the other side.

The part is not to be reused.

55
IMG-480379
 

Remove the nuts.

The part is not to be reused.

Repeat on the other side.

56
IMG-480380
 

Remove the marked part.

The part is not to be reused.

57
IMG-480382
 

Remove the marked part.

The part is not to be reused.

 

Vehicles manufactured before 2022w22

58
IMG-435824
 

Locate relevant marking.

59
IMG-435826
 

Apply tape to the other side, opposite the marking lines.

Use: Masking tape

60
IMG-435825
 

Make a hole, using the tool indicated.

61
IMG-435828
 
  1. Mark using a pen

  2. Remove the marked part.

Use: Air-powered air saw

62
IMG-435831
 

Deburr edges

 

Accessory installation

63
IMG-435843
 

Clean the surface.

Use: 1161721, Isopropanol

Repeat on the other side.

64
IMG-480383
 

Clean the surface.

Use: 1161721, Isopropanol

Repeat on the other side.

65
IMG-480384
 

Install component that comes with the accessory kit.

Repeat on the other side.

66
IMG-480385
 

Install components that come with the accessory kit.

Tighten the bolts.


Tightening torque: Tow hitch member mounting to body frame (pre-tightening) , 30 Nm

Repeat on the other side.

67
IMG-480391
 

Note!
This step is easier with two people.

Install component that comes with the accessory kit.

68
IMG-480398
 

Install components that come with the accessory kit.

Tighten the nuts.


Tightening torque: Towbar, to Towbar member
Stage 1: 90 Nm
Stage 2: 60 Degree

Repeat on the other side.

69
IMG-480386
 

Tighten the bolts.

Repeat on the other side.


Tightening torque: Tow hitch member mounting to body frame
Stage 1: 90 Nm
Stage 2: 60 Degree

70
IMG-480409
 

Apply the stated Material on the marked surface.

Use: , Rust inhibitor

Repeat on the other side.

71
IMG-480399
 

Note!
Note the position.

Route the wiring harness into the passenger compartment.

72
IMG-446287
 

Caution!
Make sure that the rubber grommet seals properly to the body.

73
IMG-480581
 

Fasten the wiring harness using the existing clips.

74
IMG-480582
 

Remove the nut.

The part is to be reused.

75
IMG-480583
 

Connect the prerouted cable.

Install the nut.


Tightening torque: Tow hitch ground connection, to body , 13 Nm

76
IMG-480428
 

Fasten the wiring harness using the existing clips.

77
IMG-435901
 

Locate the pre-routed connectors.

Connect the connectors.

78
IMG-480426
 

Connect the prerouted cables.

79
IMG-480451
 

Remove the marked part.

80
IMG-480452
 

Install component that comes with the accessory kit.

81
IMG-480453
 

Note!
The number of connectors may vary depending on the vehicle's equipment level.

Connect the prerouted cable.

Connect the connectors.

 

Installation

82
 

Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order.

83
IMG-480540
 


Tightening torque: Aluminum wheel rim to wheel hub
Stage 1: 4 Nm
Stage 2: 50 Nm
Stage 3: 140 Nm

 

Connecting the battery

84
IMG-480454
 

Reinstall the battery's negative cable.


Tightening torque: Battery cable for battery , 6 Nm

 

Accessory installation

85
IMG-242268
 

Download software (application) for the accessory's function according to the service information in VIDA.

Order and download software according to: 31664322

 

Check

86
IMG-480479
 

Press the button.

87
IMG-446529
 

Fold out the towbar.

88
IMG-468701
 

If the components rub against each other, adjustments must be made to correct this.

89
IMG-348017
 

Warning!
Check for correct operation after the installation.


Note!
To activate the trailer module (TRM) at least two light sources (lamps) must be connected. This can be done by connecting test equipment for the trailer connector, or a trailer.


Note!
The trailer module (TRM) must be programmed with correct software to function correctly.

  1. Left indicator lamp

  2. Fog tail lamps.

  3. Ground connection

  4. Right indicator lamp

  5. Right position lamp

  6. Brake light

  7. Left position lamp

  8. Back-up lamp

  9. Battery voltage, constant

  10. Battery voltage, ignition on

  11. Ground connection

  12. Not connected

  13. Ground connection

90
IMG-480479
 

Press the button.

91
IMG-446535
 

Fold in the towbar.