Service Information Notes

About this information
The instructions in this information are designed as support for mechanics with basic training as per Volvo's competence standard.
It is extremely important that the user of the instructions first read through the general safety instructions tied to most function groups.

Writer philosophy
As of 2006, a new writer philosophy has been introduced to the instructions in the mechanic section. In previous instructions, detailed text was written and supplemented with figures. In the new method, we do the opposite.
From 2006, the instruction focuses on the figure and text is only used when it is impossible to show the complete work method in figures.
Warning texts indicate any hazards applicable to a procedure. Warnings mean risk of personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
Caution texts indicate that there is a risk of damage to the vehicle or equipment if the instructions are not followed.
Note texts provide important additional information that is required in order to carry out a repair.

Environment
Always follow local safety regulations when disposing of environmentally hazardous waste or pyrotechnic (SRS) components.

Technical content
Illustrations in the information may be reused from previous models and may therefore deviate as regards the background's motif. The technical content relevant to the operation is, however, always correct.
Screws coated with friction-generating or sealing elements as well as lock nuts are screws used with lock nuts shall always be replaced unless the instructions specify reuse of the original screw or nut.
Screws or nuts that have been angle-tightened shall always be replaced with a new one.
Gaskets and O-rings shall always be replaced unless the instructions specify reuse of the original gasket or O-ring.
A new decal shall always be affixed after replacement of a component with safety decal. No decals may be painted or permanently covered in any other way.
All tools and equipment used in the instructions are in Volvo's aftermarket standard (A10 - Tools, Equipment & Information). (E10=English, A10=Swedish).
The instruction shall contain links to or all necessary information to perform the operation in a manner that ensures quality and personal safety.
If the spare part is a repair kit, the entire contents of the kit shall be used.

Links
The philosophy is to avoid having information on a specific component in more than one spot in the system. To do so, the instructions often use links that take the user directly to the correct information for the component to which the link refers.
After having followed one or more links and carried out the respective measure, the user can always return to the previous method by using VIDA's "Back" function.