NHTSA ID Number: 10075229
Manufacturer Communication Number: TJ 29131
TSB/Document Date: 2016-06-22
Summary
Oil leakage from plug in Variable Valve Timing pulley Lubrication and oil system/Incorrect fluid level Lubrication and oil system/Oil leakage DESCRIPTION: Chengdu produced cars added under Vehicle Type. Customer may experience a low oil level warning in Driver Information Module and /or oil leakage from the engine. The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley (see attached photo). SERVICE: Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877 If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions.
VOLVO
CAR
SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS
Technical Journal
TITLE:
Oil leakage from plug in Variable Valve Timing pulley
REF NO:
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
CAR MARKET:
TJ 29131
Technical Service
United States and Canada
PARTNER:
ISSUE DATE:
STATUS DATE:
3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA
2016-03-04
2016-03-14
FUNC GROUP:
FUNC DESC:
2150
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AG
Eng
Desc
B4204T11
Sales
Body
Gear
Steer
Model Year
Plant
Chassis range
2016-2016
2015-2015
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Technical Journal 29131
CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
BU
J9
Description
Lubrication and oil system/Incorrect fluid level
Lubrication and oil system/Oil leakage
VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number
36050-2
98533-2
98532-2
Description
Calibrating/Identifying with VIDA
Plug VVT-Units,inc. camshaft belt and cleaning acc. to TJ29131
Plug VVT-units replace acc. to TJ29131
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
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DESCRIPTION:
Chengdu produced cars added under Vehicle Type.
Customer may experience a low oil level warning in Driver Information Module and /or oil leakage
from the engine.
The oil may leak due to a crack in the plug from the VVT pulley (see attached photo).
SERVICE:
Replace both plugs in both VVT-pulleys according to the attached instruction. Plug PN:31375877
If the timing belt is effected with oil , replace the timing belt according to VIDA instructions.
VEHICLE REPORT:
Yes, please submit a Vehicle Report if the service solution described in this TJ has no effect.
Use concern area “Vehicle Report” and sub concern area “Support not needed”, use function group
2150.
To view TJ attachments continue to next page. This TJ has four attachments.
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2016-03-14
Title
Action
Volvo Car Customer Service
TJ 29131
Plug VVT unit
Page
Product fix
Operation number:
1(4)
98532-2
98533-2
36050-2
Model year
2015
2015
2015
2016
2015
2015
Materials
Plug
Engine oil
Affected vehicles
Model
S60 (11-)
S80 (07-)
V60
S60 Inscription
XC60
XC70 (08-)
Engine
B4204T11, T12, T9
B4204T11, T12
B4204T11, T12, T9
B4204T11
B4204T11, T12, T9
B4204T11
Qty.
2.0
0.5
Materials
Part No.
31375877
31392923
Notes
(CN only 933382831);
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Removal
Note! Removal steps in this procedure may
contain installation details.
Remove right front wheel , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
7 - Springs and wheels
77 - Wheels, tyres, hubs
771 - wheel and wheel trim
Remove engine pad right , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
21 - Engine
218 - engine mounting
Remove the auxiliaries belt , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
21 - Engine
215 - transmission
Remove the screws.
Torque:
M6 , 10 Nm
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Warning! Be prepared to collect escaping
fluid.
Torque:
Plug VVT unit , 5 Nm
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Note! Make sure that the component is
clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the oil level according to: VIDA/
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2016-03-04
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