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Volvo S40 Years 1995-2004 (MK 1)

Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Where to find the fuses of the Volvo S40 - V40

Today's guide will show us where to find the fuses and how to replace them in the Volvo S40, as well as the V40. First, let's get inside the car and start by …read all…
Posted on 7 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How to reset the service light on the Volvo S40?

In this tutorial, we can see how to reset the service in the Volvo S40, an extremely simple and fast operation, to be performed only after completing all the …read all…
Posted on 28 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How do you replace the timing belt of the Volvo S40?

In order to replace the timing belt of the Volvo S40, you need to open the hood so that you have access to the components located inside the engine …read all…
Posted on 20 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How do you replace the seat belt of a Volvo S40?

To replace the seat belt of the Volvo S40, you need to use an object to pry off the moldings that cover the entire pillar between the driver's door and the …read all…
Posted on 23 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How to replace the timing belt on a Volvo S40.

Replacing the timing belt of the Volvo S 40 is not a simple operation, so it would be advisable to go to a workshop to have it replaced; but for the more …read all…
Posted on 5 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How to reset the service light on the 2002 Volvo S40

If you have a Volvo S40 Mk1 (year 2002) and you want to find out how to manually reset the service warning light which continues to light up steadily on the …read all…
Posted on 19 October 2022 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How to replace the V-belt on Volvo (S40, S60, S80, V70, XC90)

Let's see in this video how to remove and replace the V-belt on a Volvo S40, but also on the S60, S80, V70, XC90. First of all we open the bonnet of our car …read all…
Posted on 15 February 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How to replace the side dashboard bulb on a Volvo S40

Before we can begin, we will have to go and sit in the driver's seat of our Volvo S40. So let's start by unscrewing and removing the screws that secure the …read all…
Posted on 31 January 2024 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
How to replace the cabin filter on a Volvo S40

How to replace the cabin filter on a Volvo S40? Let's see the removal. The cabin filter is found at the bottom right of the glovebox. With a plastic lever we …read all…
Posted on 21 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Interior light bulb replacement

In every car, there is a light called a courtesy light. This is usually located at the front of the cabin roof, halfway between the passenger and driver sides. …read all…
Posted on 13 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Cigarette lighter replacement instructions

The ash tray and cigar lighter are located in the lower part of the center console, just in front of the gear lever; start by unhooking and removing the …read all…
Posted on 6 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Headlight regeneration instruction

On newer car models, where the external headlight coating is made of plastic rather than glass, it often happens that this plastic tends to become dull and …read all…
Posted on 4 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Rear light disassembly instructions

In order to disassemble the rear light, it is first necessary to remove some of the lining elements inside the luggage compartment: start by removing the …read all…
Posted on 31 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Sill lighting bulb replacement

In correspondence with the pedals on the driver's side, there is a light bulb which illuminates the seat of the pedals itself: in order to replace this light …read all…
Posted on 27 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Replacement of the oscillating arm silent block

The failure of the rubber bushings of the suspension arms (better defined silent blocks) is a fairly frequent defect, especially in cars with a significant …read all…
Posted on 21 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Disassembly of the glove box door

The disassembly of the glove compartment door is very easy to perform and does not require special precautions or equipment; In fact, it is sufficient to use a …read all…
Posted on 21 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Coolant topping up instructions

If it is necessary to top up the coolant, first of all it is advisable to check why the liquid has dropped below the level: it could be a leak or a consumption …read all…
Posted on 20 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Front hood support piston replacement

If it happens that once the front hood is opened it tends to fall then it means that the support piston has lost the ability to support it and must be …read all…
Posted on 18 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Front headlight disassembly instructions

In order to disassemble the front light, it is first necessary to remove the indicator light: therefore unscrew the fixing screw of the indicator light, …read all…
Posted on 13 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Volvo S40 (1995-2004 / MK 1)
Clason trumpet replacement instructions

The replacement of the horn is very simple to perform also thanks to the position in which it is located: in fact, it is enough to open the front hood to see …read all…
Posted on 13 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
Loudspeaker (3) Shock absorbers (1) Car stereo (7) Battery (2) Air Vents (2) Bushings (1) Spark plugs (1) Bodywork (2) Key (2) Timing belt (3) V-belt (1) Air conditioning controls (1) -board computer (1) Checks and maintenance (12) Dashboard (6) Headlight (3) Tail light (1) Air filter (1) Cabin air filter (2) Diesel filter (1) Oil filter (1) Grille (1) Accessory Kit (3) Light bulb (5) Side turn signal light bulb (3) Headlight bulb (2) Rear light bulb (3) Interior lights ceiling light bulb (5) Antifreeze liquid (2) Dashboard light (1) License plate light (1) Handle (1) Engine oil (3) Door panel (3) Front bumper (1) Rear bumper (1) Brake pads (1) Hydraulic pistons (2) Gear Shift Knob (2) Instrument cluster (3) Passenger compartment heating radiator (1) Fuse box (4) Seat (2) Outside rearview mirror (5) Windscreen wipers (2) Thermostat (1) Central tunnel (1) Interior blower (1)

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How to reset the oil service in the Fiat Toro?

In this tutorial we can see how to reset the oil service in the Fiat Toro. Before carrying out this simple and quick operation, make sure that you have completed any required maintenance work. We start by inserting the key but leaving it in the initial position, after which we keep the accelerator pedal fully depressed and at the same time turn on the instrument panel. At this point, always keeping the accelerator pressed, press the brake pedal 5 consecutive times and, with the pedals in position, turn off the ignition. We check that the procedure has been successful by starting the vehicle.

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