Battery – changing

Updated 2023-06-08

When changing batteries, be sure to use the correct battery for your vehicle. Consult a Volvo retailer or a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

Changing

Warning

Connect and disconnect the positive and negative cables in the correct sequence.

Removal

Switch off the ignition, remove the remote key from the ignition slot and wait at least 5 minutes before disconnecting the battery so that all information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stored in the control modules.

Open the clips on the front cover and remove the cover.

Release the rubber molding so that the rear cover is free.

Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.

Ikon röd pil 1 Detach the black negative cable.

Ikon röd pil 2 Detach the red positive cable

Ikon röd pil 3 Detach the ventilation hose from the battery

Ikon röd pil 4 Loosen the screw holding the battery clamp.

Move the battery to the side and lift it up.

Warning

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Rally bar R-Design models*

P3-1120-S60/V60 Tvärstag R-design — Rally bar and bulkhead hatch

Vehicles with the optional R-Design package are equipped with a rally bar in the engine compartment that must be removed before the battery can be replaced.

Remove the hatch in the bulkhead on both sides of the engine compartment (pry them up carefully with a plastic knife or similar object).

Remove the screw on each side of the engine compartment holding the rally bar in place.

Lift out the rally bar.

The battery can now be removed (see the instructions in the previous section).

After a new battery has been installed (see the following section), reinstall the rally bar in the reverse order.

Note

When reinstalling the rally bar, tighten the screws to 22 ft lbs (30 Nm).

Installation

Lower the battery into the battery box.

Move the battery inward and to the side until it reaches the rear edge of the box.

Tighten the clamp that secures the battery.

Connect the ventilation hose.

Be sure that it is correctly connected to the battery and the vent in the vehicle's body.

Connect the red positive cable.

Connect the black negative cable.

Press in the rear cover. (See Removal).

Reinstall the molding. (See Removal).

Reinstall the front cover and secure it with the clips. (See Removal).