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Towing & Storage- Installation Instructions, Accessories (XC)
2003 Volvo XC70SECTION Towing & Storage- Installation Instructions, Accessories (XC)
- Adapter Extra Bicycle (2001-2007)
- Adapter Kit, Bicycle Holder (All Models)
- Bicycle Holder For Extra Bicycle, Mounted On The Tow Bar (2001-2007)
- Bicycle Holder With Hoist (2001-2007)
- Bicycle Holder, Cargo Compartment (2001-2007)
- Introduction
- Bicycle holder, cargo compartment
- Install bicycle holder
- Install M6 knobs and washers
- Install T-groove screws underneath wheel holder
- Install M8 knob on fork mounting and on end of screw
- Install mounting underneath fork mounting
- Install fork mountings on aluminum bar
- Install wheel holders on aluminum bar
- Install saddle holders on aluminum bar
- Remove protective film (A) from rubber tab in kit
- Install screws in lower hole in bracket
- Install screws in upper hole in bracket
- Install bracket and threaded plate in end of aluminum bar
- Tighten bracket in aluminum bar
- Fold up seat cushions and fold forward backrests
- Install bicycle holder
- Secure bicycle in bicycle holder
- Install bicycle holder
- Bicycle Holder, Roof Mounted (2001-2004)
- Connector Holder (2001-2002)
- Dynamic Space Box 65/85 (2001-2004)
- Installation Kit Space Box (2001-2004)
- Load Basket (2001-2007)
- Load Basket, Hitch (2001-2007)
- Lock, Hitch (All Models)
- Relay For The Electrical Engine Block Heater (2001-2004)
- Introduction
- Cars equipped with SRS/SIPS (Airbag)
- Relay for electric engine block heater
- Preparation
- Remove air baffles from brakes, right and left
- Remove middle air baffle and engine protection plate
- Drill hole for relay
- Tighten down relay
- Remove cable from sub-frame
- Route cables
- Secure extra cable
- Clamp cables together
- Remove sound wall and panel
- Route cable through engine and passenger compartment
- Insert cable in lead through hole to passenger compartment
- Fold forward right rear seat cushion
- Remove panel in right door sill rear
- Fold forward right rear backrest
- Remove right side cushion
- Remove both floor hatches
- Remove foldable panel on luggage compartment's right side
- Remove loose insulation mat from luggage compartment
- Remove right side panel
- Route and clamp cable to cable harness
- Pull loose lock plate and pull up control module from bracket
- Unplug connector from control module
- Remove contact from connector
- Connect routed cable to AEM module's connector
- Press control module into bracket
- Reinstall and tighten the lock plate
- Reinstallation
- S60 / V70 (00-) / S80
- Warning
- Roof Spoiler With Brake Lamp (2001-2004)
- Introduction
- Roof spoiler with brake lamp
- Install mating tape
- Touch up spray paint
- Pull off lower section of tailgate panel
- Pull off upper section of tailgate panel
- Release brake lamp from guide holes
- Drill out holes
- Cut out left and right drill templates
- Check and adjust hole alignment
- Route cable through spoiler
- Clean surfaces for roof spoiler installation
- Attach roof spoiler and brake cable to tailgate
- Thread brake cable
- Clean window and install tape
- Drill holes in for connector
- Connect brake lamp and connector
- Secure cables using tie straps
- Finishing work
- Roof Spoiler With Stop Lamps (2001-2004)
- Introduction
- Roof spoiler with stop lamps
- Touch up spray paint
- Pull off lower section of tailgate panel
- Pull off upper section of tailgate panel
- Release brake lamp from guide holes
- Drill out holes
- Cut out left and right drill templates
- Check and adjust hole alignment
- Route cable through spoiler
- Position tape on mating surfaces
- Clean surfaces for roof spoiler installation
- Attach roof spoiler and brake cable to tailgate
- Thread brake cable
- Clean window and install tape
- Drill holes in for connector
- Connect brake lamp and connector
- Press connector for spoiler
- Drill hole in tailgate for spoiler mounted brake lamp
- Secure cables using tie straps
- Finishing work
- Ski Holder (2001-2007)
- Ski Holder, Hitch (2001-2004)
- Sliding Ski Holders (2001-2006)
- Introduction
- Sliding ski holders
- Notes
- Prepare and install profile mountings
- Position mountings
- Position washer on screw for mounting and install nut on screw
- Slide ski holder aside
- Finish installation and repeat for other ski holder
- Applies only to wing profile load carriers with T-grooves
- Slide ski holders aside to install skis
- Position skis with points of ski's facing backwards
- Slide ski holders over car roof and fold up locking tabs
- Secure skis
- Ensure ski bindings do not catch on roof or rails
- Clear skis from tailgate
- Maintenance instructions
- Space Box (2001-2007)
- Space Box Experience (2001-2007)
- T Groove Kit, Load Basket (All Models)
- T-Groove Kit, Bike Lift (2001-2007)
- T-Groove Kit, Ski Holder (All Models)
- Tow Bar Wiring, 13-Pin (2001-2004)
- Introduction
- Cars equipped with SRS/SIPS (Airbag)
- S60 / V70 (00-) / S80
- Tow bar wiring, 13-pin
- Warning
- Tow Bar Wiring, 4-Pin (2005-2007)
- Introduction
- Tow bar wiring, 4-pin
- Notes
- Preparations
- Place connector in holder and press halves together
- Secure bracket to connector holder
- Drill hole for connector bracket
- Secure the bracket to the towbar member
- Secure cable at towbar member with tie strap
- Remove two floor hatches in cargo compartment
- Remove storage compartment under rear floor hatch
- Remove left-hand folding panel in cargo compartment
- Remove left-hand side panel
- Lift off protective cover
- Remove two screws in tailgate sill trim panel
- Remove dummy plug from hole in body
- Route, secure and connect cable harness
- Install two bar wiring connectors
- Insert fuses
- Installation
- Tow Bar Wiring, 7-Pin (2001-2004)
- Introduction
- Cars equipped with SRS/SIPS (Airbag)
- S60 / V70 (00-) / S80
- Tow bar wiring, 7-pin
- Warning
- Tow Hitch Wiring USA 4-Pin (2001-2004)
- Introduction
- Tow hitch wiring USA 4-pin
- Secure protective cover on 4-pin connector
- Position connector in holder and press halves together
- Tighten bracket for connector holder
- Mark and drill hole
- Install bracket for tow hitch member
- Remove side panel on left-hand side
- Lift off protective cover
- Remove cover plug from hole in bodywork
- Install new holder for connector and secure connectors
- Reinstall
- Check the 4-pin connector
- Tow Hitch, Fixed (2001-2007)
- Introduction
- Tow hitch, fixed
- Notes
- Preparations
- Cut towbar cut-out
- Installation
- Clean away underseal
- Install brackets
- Install heat deflector plate and rubber mounting
- Insert member between brackets
- Tighten screws
- Tighten screws continued.)
- Reinstall bumper
- Align rubber tabs
- Create access to screw heads
- Install cable harness, towbar connector and trailer connector
- Reinstallation
- Remove masking tape from bumper
- TOWBAR, Detachable (2001-2007)
- Introduction
- Towbar, detachable
- Notes
- Preparation
- Install tow hitch wiring connector
- Remove side panel and move or remove battery for access
- Detach the parking assistance module (PAM)
- Remove mudguards and screws holding wheel arch liners for bumper covers
- Detach bumper
- Remove brackets
- Install masking tape
- Cut Out Hole For Tow Hitch, 2005- (CH173000)
- Cut Out Hole For Tow Hitch, -2004 (CH-172999)
- Smooth off edges using a file
- Remove tow hitch
- Clean away any underseal and dirt
- Install screws and sleeves
- Install heat deflector plate and rubber mounting
- Insert member between brackets
- Tighten screws
- Tighten screws and nut
- Reinstall bumper
- Cut away area around screw heads
- Install and lock tow hitch
- Store towbar
- Stick down supplied decal under floor hatch.
- Install tow hitch wiring
- Reinstallation
- Remove masking tape from bumper
- TOWBAR, Flange (2001-2003)
- Introduction
- Towbar, flange
- Notes
- Preparation
- Remove side panel on right-hand side
- Remove or move battery
- Remove lining mat, nuts and connector for antenna
- Remove rear wheels, mud flaps and screws holding wheel arches
- Detach bumper
- Remove brackets
- Install masking tape
- Install tow hitch, head deflector plate and brackets
- Underseal
- Reinstall bumper
- Reinstall rear wheels, mud flaps and screws holding wheel arches
- Install rubber tabs
- Cut away area around screw heads
- Install connecting rod and trailer connector
- Install cable harness and connector for towbar
- Install towball
- Reinstallation
- Remove protective tape from bumper
- TOWBAR, Hitch, Base Unit (2001-2007)
- TOWBAR, Hitch, Bicycle Carrier (2001-2007)
- TOWBAR, Hitch, License Plate Holder (2001-2007)
- TOWBAR, Hitch, Ski Carrier (2001-2007)
- Trailer Module (TRM) (2005-2007)
- Introduction
- Trailer Module (TRM)
- Install Trailer Module (TRM)
- Remove floor hatches in cargo compartment
- Remove storage compartment under rear floor hatch
- Remove left-hand folding panel in cargo compartment
- Remove left side panel
- Clean marked surface on front end of cover to rear ventilation opening
- Install Velcro
- Remove protective tape from one Velcro fastener
- Attach Velcro fastener to front end of cover to ventilation opening
- Clean surface
- Remove protective tape from other Velcro fastener
- Attach Velcro fastener in center of trailer module
- Lower trailer module so both Velcro fasteners face one another
- Install Trailer Module (TRM)
- T-Track Kit, Bicycle Holder (All Models)
- T-Track Kit, Space Box (2001-2007)
- T-Track Kit, Wheel Holder (All Models)
- Wind Surfer Holder, T-Grooves (2001-2007)
- Windsurfer Holder, Square Profile (2001-2007)
- Tow Bar Wiring, 13-Pin (2005-2007)
- Warning
- Introduction
- Cars equipped with SRS/SIPS (Airbag)
- Supplemental restraint system module, SRS
- Tow bar wiring, 13-pin
- Install connector for detachable tow bars
- Install connector for fixed tow bars
- Install connector for fixed/detachable tow bars
- Remove floor hatches in cargo compartment
- Remove storage box
- Remove left-hand folding panel
- Remove left-hand side panel
- Removing screw, nuts and bracket
- Remove two screws in tailgate sill trim panel
- Remove dummy plug
- Route and secure cable harness
- Plug-in tow bar wiring connectors and reinstall control module
- Reinstall
- Checking the 13-pin connector:
- Tow Bar Wiring, 7-Pin (2005-2007)
- Warning
- Introduction
- Cars equipped with SRS/SIPS (Airbag)
- Supplemental restraint system module, SRS
- Tow bar wiring, 7-pin
- Install connector for detachable tow bars
- Install connector for fixed tow bars
- Install connector for fixed/detachable tow bars
- Remove floor hatches in cargo compartment
- Remove storage box
- Remove left-hand folding panel
- Remove left-hand wheel cover side panel
- Remove screw, nuts and bracket
- Remove two screws in tailgate sill trim panel
- Remove dummy plug
- Connect blue (BL) cable
- Connect blue/yellow (BL/Y) cable
- Connect black/yellow (SB/Y) cable
- Route and secure cable harness
- Plug in tow bar wiring connectors
- Reinstallation
- Checking the 7-pin connector
- TOWBAR, Adapter (2005-2007)
- Introduction
- Towbar, adapter
- Notes
- Preparations
- Installation
- Remove cover in fuse holder
- Replace 20A fuse with 5A fuse
- Disconnect towbar connector
- Plug black connectors to tow bar
- Secure relay holder
- Remove outer screws
- Secure sill trim panel
- Connect larger cable terminal to ground terminal in rear member
- Secure cables and harness
- Secure fuse box cover
- Reinstall battery with bracket and mounting
- Connect positive and negative battery lead
- Reinstall panel
- Reinstall foldable side panels
- Reinstall protective cover
- Reinstall rear floor panels
- TOWBAR, Adapter (2001-2004)
- TOWBAR, Hitch Us/Can (2001-2007)
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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.