NHTSA ID Number: 10156292
Manufacturer Communication Number: TJ33353-1-1-2018
TSB/Document Date: 2019-04-01
Summary
This is a Technical Journal: Climate unit, not sufficient airflow from vents. Perform action according to instructions for different car variants.
VOLVO
CAR
SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS
Technical Journal
TITLE:
Climate unit, not sufficient airflow from vents
REF NO:
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
CAR MARKET:
TJ 33353.1.1
Technical Service
United States and Canada
PARTNER:
ISSUE DATE:
STATUS DATE:
3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA
2018-03-20
2018-03-21
FUNC GROUP:
FUNC DESC:
8731
Heater unit, complete
Page 1 of 23
“Right first time in Time”
Attachment
File Name
TJ 33353 S_V_V90CC.pdf
TJ 33353 XC60.pdf
TJ 33353 XC90.pdf
File Size
1.3382 MB
3.4333 MB
4.3951 MB
Vehicle Type
Type
Eng
Eng
Desc
Sales
Body
Gear
234
235
236
238
246
256
Steer
Model Year
Plant
2017-9999
2017-2018
2017-2018
2018-999
2018-2018
2016-2018
Chassis range
0000350-9999999
0000160-0058773
0000098-0032261
0000161-9999999
0000390-0077309
0000561-0365416
Struc Week
Range
201617-999952
201624-201803
201646-201803
201646-999952
201717-201803
201505-201803
CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
SZ
2C
8S
8E
SA
TN
Description
Air vents/Air vent adjustment problems
Blower fan/Blower fan always activated
Defog/defrost/Rear window defog/defrost/Slow to clear/uneven clearing
Temperature control/Heater not hot enough in front section
Temperature control/A/C not cold enough in front section
Temperature control/Heater does not work
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.
© 2018 VOLVO CAR USA, LLC
Technical Journal 33353.1.1
VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number
98706-2
Description
Link arm HVAC adjust acc. to TJ33353
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Rows beginning with * are modified
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Text
DESCRIPTION:
If customer experiences not enough air flow from the air vents when fan motor is running and it has been
determined that the outside air vent (OSA) in HVAC is loose. Follow advice under service.
Note: If the air flows returns when pressing the Recirculation button, then the outside vent is likely
loose.
SERVICE:
Perform action according to attached instructions for different car variants.
TJ 33353 XC60
TJ 33353 XC90
TJ 33353 S/V/V90CC
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 8731.
To view TJ attachment continue to next page. This TJ has three attachments.
Page 2 of 23
2018-03-21
Volvo Car Customer Service
Title
Climate unit fan housing throttle arm
Action
Issue
1
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-5
Installation
Date
2017-12
Page
1(4)
Operation number:
98706-2
Reason
First issue
Affected vehicles
Model year
2017, 2018,
2019
2017, 2018,
2019
2017, 2018,
2019
2017, 2018,
2019
Model
S90 (17-)
Steering
L.H.D
S90L
L.H.D
V90 (17-)
L.H.D
V90 Cross Country L.H.D
Materials
Intermediate lever
Flange screw
Qty.
1.0
1.0
Materials
Part No.
32226504
985039
Notes
Knot, steering wheel axle;
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-5
Page 2 ( 4 )
Orientation view
Color symbols
Note! This colour chart displays (in colour
print and electronic version) the importance
of the different colours used in the images
of the method steps.
1 . Used for focused component, the
component with which you will do
something.
2 . Used as extra colors when you need to show
or differentiate additional parts.
3 . Used for attachments that are to be
removed/installed. May be screws, clips,
connectors, etc.
4 . Used when the component is not fully
removed from the vehicle but only hung to
the side.
5 . Used for standard tools and special tools.
6 . Used as background color for vehicle
components.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-5
Page 3 ( 4 )
Removal
Remove the marked detail/details.
Remove the dashboard , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
8 - Body and interior
88 - Interior equipment
881 - instrument and radio panel
Note! Orientation view
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-5
Page 4 ( 4 )
Remove the marked part.
Use hands only.
Remove the marked part.
Use hands only.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Title
Action
Issue
1
Volvo Car Customer Service
Climate unit fan housing throttle arm
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Installation
Date
2017-12
Page
1(8)
Operation number:
98706-2
Reason
First issue
Affected vehicles
Model year Model
2018, 2019 XC60 (18-)
Materials
Intermediate lever
Sems screw
Steering
L.H.D
Qty.
1.0
6.0
Materials
Part No.
32226504
30640812
Notes
(Pass.airbag module);
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Page 2 ( 8 )
Orientation view
Color symbols
Note! This colour chart displays (in colour
print and electronic version) the importance
of the different colours used in the images
of the method steps.
1 . Used for focused component, the
component with which you will do
something.
2 . Used as extra colors when you need to show
or differentiate additional parts.
3 . Used for attachments that are to be
removed/installed. May be screws, clips,
connectors, etc.
4 . Used when the component is not fully
removed from the vehicle but only hung to
the side.
5 . Used for standard tools and special tools.
6 . Used as background color for vehicle
components.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Page 3 ( 8 )
Removal
Remove the marked detail/details.
Remove ventilation nozzle passenger side ,
refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
8 - Body and interior
87 - Climate units
872 - air distribution
Disconnect the connector.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Page 4 ( 8 )
Remove the part carefully
Remove the marked part.
Remove airbag passenger side , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
8 - Body and interior
88 - Interior equipment
884 - seat belt and other restraining
systems
Remove the screw.
Undo the hose from the connection.
Torque:
Air duct, to Cross car beam. , 5 Nm
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Page 5 ( 8 )
Undo the hose from the connection.
Remove the marked part.
Remove the screw.
Remove the marked part.
Torque:
Air duct, to Cross car beam. , 5 Nm
Disconnect the connector.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Page 6 ( 8 )
Remove the screws.
Release the catches.
Remove the part carefully
Remove the marked part.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Page 7 ( 8 )
Remove the screws.
Remove the part carefully
Note! Orientation view
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-1
Page 8 ( 8 )
Remove the marked detail/details.
Use hands only.
Installation
Note! Orientation view
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Title
Action
Issue
1
Volvo Car Customer Service
Climate unit fan housing throttle arm
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Installation
Date
2017-12
Page
1(9)
Operation number:
98706-2
Reason
First issue
Affected vehicles
Model year Model
2016, 2017, XC90 (16-)
2018, 2019
Materials
Intermediate lever
Sems screw
Designation
Interior trim remover
Steering
L.H.D
Qty.
1.0
6.0
Materials
Part No.
32226504
30640812
Equipment
Part No.
Notes
(Pass. airbag module);
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 2 ( 9 )
Orientation view
Color symbols
Note! This colour chart displays (in colour
print and electronic version) the importance
of the different colours used in the images
of the method steps.
1 . Used for focused component, the
component with which you will do
something.
2 . Used as extra colors when you need to show
or differentiate additional parts.
3 . Used for attachments that are to be
removed/installed. May be screws, clips,
connectors, etc.
4 . Used when the component is not fully
removed from the vehicle but only hung to
the side.
5 . Used for standard tools and special tools.
6 . Used as background color for vehicle
components.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 3 ( 9 )
Removal
Remove the marked detail/details.
Remove the part carefully
Remove the marked part.
Use: Interior trim remover
Disconnect the connector.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 4 ( 9 )
Disconnect the connector.
Loosen the marked detail.
Remove airbag passenger side , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
8 - Body and interior
88 - Interior equipment
884 - seat belt and other restraining
systems
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 5 ( 9 )
Remove the screw.
Undo the hose from the connection.
Torque:
Air duct, to Cross car beam. , 5 Nm
Undo the hose from the connection.
Remove the marked part.
Remove the screw.
Remove the marked part.
Torque:
Air duct, to Cross car beam. , 5 Nm
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 6 ( 9 )
Note! Orientation view
Warning! Wear safety goggles.
Use a keyhole saw
Remove the marked part.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 7 ( 9 )
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the screws.
Remove the part carefully
Remove the marked part.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 8 ( 9 )
Remove the screws.
Remove the part carefully
Note! Orientation view
Remove the marked detail/details.
Use hands only.
TJ Instruction VCC-509068-3
Page 9 ( 9 )
Installation
Note! Orientation view
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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