• Turn the ignition key to position 0.

Applies to vehicles with parking assistance

• Disconnect the connectors on both sides:

• Remove the sensors. They will not be reused.

• Remove the rings. These will not be reused.

• Clean the sensors. Use: Isopropanol

• Allow to dry.

• Carefully mat the surface down. Use: Glasspaper, grade P1000

• Clean the sensors again. Use: Isopropanol

• Allow to dry.

• Avoid contact with the cleaned surfaces.

• Paint the sensors in colour code 426.

• Use Volvo Touch-up paint. (Only use base coat.)

• Use Volvo Varnish. P/N: 9437467

Applies to all models

• Take the Skid plate from the kit.

• Apply tape to the outside of the bumper cover, opposite the markings on the inside. Do this to protect the paint from the saw when cutting out the cut-out for the tow hitch.

1. Marking for Detachable towbar

2. Marking for Fixed towbar

• Cut out as marked.

  
  

  Note! Saw so that the marking on the inside that marks the cut-out remains.

  
  

• Remove the tape.

• Smooth off the sawn edges with a fine toothed file.

Applies to vehicles with parking assistance

• Drill out the holes for the cable ties for the cable harness.

• Locate the 2 markings on the inside of the Skid plate.

• Mark the center with a scribe.

• Drill holes in the centres of the markings using a Ø 3mm (1/8") diameter drill bit.

• Drill out the holes. Use a Ø10 mm (25/64") diameter drill bit.

• Enlarge the holes in the bumper casing using a hole cutter. Use special tool: 9997234.

• Place the hole tool's support sleeve on the inside, and the cutting part on the outside of the bumper casing.

• Clean the area around the hole and its inner edges. Use: Isopropanol.

• Allow to dry.

• Apply primer to the hole edges that were created when making holes.

• Apply a thin and even layer of primer to the cleaned plastic surface.

  
  

  Note! Not to the inside of the casing.

  
  

• Use: Bonding primer for plastic. P/N: 31335448

• Apply a thin and even layer of activator to an area around the holes that is slightly larger than a sensor holder.

  
  

  Note! Not to the hole edges.

  
  

• Allow to dry for at least 10 minutes.

• Use: 8637076 - Activator.

• Clean the area on the holders. Use: Isopropanol

• Allow to dry.

• Apply a thin and even layer of activator to the cleaned surfaces. Use: 8637076 - Activator

• Allow to dry for at least 10 minutes.

• Apply paint to the hole edges that were created when making holes.

• Use Volvo Touch-up paint. (Only use base coat.)

• Use Volvo Varnish. P/N: 9437467

Applies to the V60

Applies to all models

Illustrations A and B

• Unhook the end of the bumper cover at the front edge from the catches on both sides.

• Carefully pull off the ends of the bumper cover until the catches at the rear edge, at the rear fender and under the tail lamp, release.

• Pull the bumper cover backwards.

Applies to vehicles with parking assistance

• Disconnect the connector on the right hand side.

Applies to vehicles with parking assistance

• Disconnect the cable harness from the bumper cover's lower section. The clips holding the cable harness will not be reused.

Applies to all models

• Carefully pry off and remove the bumper cover's lower section and place to one side.

Applies to vehicles with parking assistance

• Clean the surface next to the right sensor using isopropanol and wipe dry.

• Apply a thin and even layer of activator P/N 8637076 to the cleaned surface and allow to dry for a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes.

Illustrations A and B

• Cut off the holders with tape on both long sides and the lower section on the inner short sides.

• Install the centering tool in the holder acc. to figure.

• Remove the remaining protective film.

• Press the holders into place using the centring tool on the bumper cover.

• Take the holder from the kit and remove the pieces of protective tape.

• Press the holder as illustrated.

• Secure a cable tie in the holder.

Applies to all models

• Install a new skid plate.

Applies to vehicles with parking assistance

• Reinstall the sensors.

• Plug in the connectors.

• Tape around the cable to the lower sensors as illustrated. Use: Electrical tape.

• Secure the cable harness with cable ties from the kit.

• Secure the cable harness with the installed cable tie.

Applies to all models

Illustrations A and B

Applies to the V60

Applies to all models

• Clean the marked surface using isopropanol and wipe dry.

• Take the decor tape from the kit.

• Remove the masking tape.

• Secure the tape in the recess at the upper edge of the skid plate.

• Secure at one corner so that the upper edge follows the upper edge of the recess.