Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1998 Volvo C70 2D Convertible, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Pre-delivery service: Notes
| Action: | Comments: |
|---|---|
| Remove the following components: | |
| - any brake disc guards, spring spacers and "tiedown" hooks. | "Tiedown" hooks must be returned to Volvo in the following way. |
| - "rapgard" paint protection. | The protective film should not stay on the body for more than 4 months. See date stamp. |
| -transport protection | Applies to seats, floors, panels, doors, gear selectors, etc. Make sure that seat pockets, door compartments, glove box, central compartment, etc. are empty. This check also applies to the boot. |
| Install: | |
| -supplied components. -supplied fuses. |
Wheel caps, spoiler, extra light, front towing eye cap, etc. Set the switch for the boot lighting to the automatic position. |
| CD holder for CD player or RTI. | Relevant market. |
| Connect car's starter battery. | See: Storage maintenance Adjust radio for relevant market. |
| Set the clock to the right time. | |
| Set service reminder to zero (SRL). | See: Resetting the service reminder indicator (SRI) |
| Check: | |
| -air pressure in tires. | Always adjust the air pressure if required. A car which has stood for a long time gets a tire deformation which disappears after an hour's driving. Make sure you drive at a low speed until the tires have regained their roundness. See: Wheels, tires and steering . |
| -that any information or address slips are not left on the windows. | |
| -the car in terms of its external finish. | Report all damage. In the event of damage, do the following. |
| -warning decals for the SRS system. | Legal requirements for the relevant market. |
| Other: | |
| If the windscreen is very dirty, it must be cleaned before the windscreen wipers are used. | A very dirty windscreen can become damaged if the wipers start on a dry screen. |
| Wash the car. | Use car cleaner. |
| Also clean the windows internally if necessary. | Remove any leftover tape. |
| Attach decals to the front side window's rear lower corner. | |
| Wipe clean the steering wheel and gear lever. The customer must clearly be aware that he has become the owner of a quality car from Volvo. |
Check that the driver seat and the rest of the interior are clean and free of stains. Check that the boot contains the spare wheel, tools, warning triangle, etc. |
| Questionnaire: | |
| -any questionnaire is completed. | If a questionnaire is supplied with the car, this must be completed and returned to Volvo. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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