NHTSA ID Number: 10054529
Manufacturer Communication Number: TJ-27818
TSB/Document Date: 2014-02-01
Summary
VOLVO
: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL FUEL TANK ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL 2005-2010 S40, V50. *PE
SB-10054529-5083
VOLVO CARS
SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS
Technical Journal
TITLE:
Steel fuel tank rebuild
REF NO:
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
CAR MARKET:
TJ 27818
Technical Service
United States and Canada
PARTNER:
ISSUE DATE:
3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America
FUNC GROUP:
FUNC DESC:
2341
YEAR
MONTH
DAY
2013
09
23
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“Right first time in Time”
Attachment
File Name
Attachment TJ 27818.pdf
File Size
0.4782 MB
Vehicle Type
Type
Eng
544
545
39
39
Eng
Sales
Desc
B5244S7
B5244S7
Body
Gear
Steer
Model Year
Plant
Chassis range
2005-2010
2005-2010
22
21
0045100-0514262
0040003-0579560
Struc Week
Range
200420-201019
200420-201019
CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
3L
Description
Technician information/Repair information/Not for warranty use
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Text
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DESCRIPTION:
Vehicle types S40 and V50 with emission level PZEV are equipped with a fuel tank made of steel. This
journal describes how to proceed if a tank needs to be replaced.
Produced in the USA and available as an electronic document. Hard copy documents are printed in USA on recycled paper containing
a minimum of 50% wastepaper and 10% post-consumer waste.
© 2013 VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Technical Journal 27818
PRODUCT MODIFICATION:
N/A. Car line is out of production.
SERVICE:
In cases where the fuel tank needs to be replaced, follow the attached instructions.
VSTG OPERATION NUMBER:
Operation number 98500-2 Fuel tank replace acc. to TJ 27818. - 2.2 hrs
-- Claims may be submitted under the new car warranty when there is a documented customer
complaint using claim type: 01 (where applicable)
-- Labor times are valid at the time of release and are subject to change.
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2013-09-23
§ Volvo Car Customer Service
TJ Instruction
TJ No 27818
Date
September-13
Issue 01
Title
Steel fuel tank rebuild
Affected vehicles
Year
Model
2005, 2006, S40 (04-)
2007, 2008,
2009, 2010
Engine
2005, 2006, V50
2007, 2008,
2009, 2010
B5244S7
Materials
Clip (Retainer)
Tank
B5244S7
Qty.
1.0
1.0
Materials
Part No.
8629526
N/A
Notes
See Parts Bulletin 23-246
TJ 27818
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Removal
Note! Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
Perform fuel tank draining , refer to:
Cleaning, Inspection and Adjustment
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
23 - Fuel system
234 - fuel tank, fuel lines, evaporator
system
Remove fuel tank , refer to:
Product Fix/Special Tool Bulletins
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
23 - Fuel system
234 - fuel tank, fuel lines, evaporator
system
Remove fuel pump and level sensor unit , refer
to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
23 - Fuel system
233 - fuel pump and strainer
The part is not to be reused. Follow local
regulations for disposal.
TJ 27818
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Modification of new component
Note! Cut the holder into three pieces to
access the clip.
Note! Carefully bend the clips loose without
damaging the clip mountings in the bottom
of the tank.
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Note! Make sure that a new component is
installed.
Transferring components
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Restores fuel economy
- Stabilizes ethanol
- Maximizes horsepower
- Improves responsiveness
- For use in both gasoline and diesel engines
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TSB/Document ID: TJ-27818
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-23
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MFR Component System:
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