NHTSA ID Number: 10169029
Manufacturer Communication Number: TJ31216.5.0-2019
TSB/Document Date: 2019-12-09
Summary
VOLVO
CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 31216 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : STATUS DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA 2016 - 04 - 13 2016 - 04 - 21 FUNC GROUP : FUNC DESC : 2200 Lubricating and oil system Page 1 of 10 Attachment File Name File Size TJ 31216 . pdf 3.6904 MB Vehicle Type Eng Struc Week Type Eng Sales Body Gear Steer Model Year Plant Chassis range Desc Range 1XX 26 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 1XX 40 2015 - 2016 0000001 - 9999999 201346 - 201604 CSC Customer Symptom Codes Code Description AZ Lubrication and oil system / Excessive oil consumption BU Lubrication and oil system / Incorrect fluid level 7G Text window and warning symbol / Yellow symbol and text message EA Text window and warning symbol / Red symbol and text message VST Operation Number VST Operation Number Description 98623 - 2 Pistons replace acc . to TJ31216 ? Right first time in Time ? 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 . 2016 VOLVO CAR USA , LLC Technical Journal 31216 DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes Text DESCRIPTION : If an engine still has a high level of oil consumption despite following TJ30087 , follow the actions described under SERVICE . SERVICE : From engine serial number : 1501327 , engines have been modified from engine factory . For service : Change to new pistons + piston rings according the attached service method . 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 2200 . To view TJ attachment continue to next page . This TJ has one attachment . Page 2 of 10 201
VOLVO CAR
SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS
Technical Journal
TITLE:
Drive-E: Low oil level message in Driver Information Module (DIM)
REF NO:
ISSUING DEPARTMENT:
CAR MARKET:
TJ 31216.5.0
Technical Service
United States and Canada
PARTNER:
ISSUE DATE:
STATUS DATE:
3 US 7510 Volvo Car USA
2019-09-30
2019-10-15
FUNC GROUP:
FUNC DESC:
2200
Lubricating and oil system
Page 1 of 11
“Right first time in Time”
Attachment
File Name
TJI-492577_1_1_7 -us.pdf
File Size
0.1832 MB
Vehicle Type
Type
Eng
1XX
1XX
1XX
256
256
26
40
49
10
A2
Eng
Desc
Sales
Body
Gear
Steer
Model Year
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Plant
Chassis range
21
0000001-9999999
0000001-9999999
0000001-9999999
0000001-0999999
0000001-9999999
CSC Customer Symptom Codes
Code
AZ
BU
7G
EA
Description
Lubrication and oil system/Excessive oil consumption
Lubrication and oil system/Incorrect fluid level
Text window and warning symbol/Yellow symbol and text message
Text window and warning symbol/Red symbol and text message
VST Operation Number
VST Operation Number
98623-2
Description
Pistons replace acc. to TJ31216
Produced and printed in the USA and available as an electronic document.
© 2019 VOLVO CAR USA, LLC
Struc Week
Range
201346-201604
201346-201604
201346-201604
201346-201604
201505-201604
Technical Journal 31216.5.0
DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Rows beginning with * are modified
Note! If using a printed copy of this Technical Journal, first check for the latest online version.
Text
DESCRIPTION:
* Instruction updated with scratch check with the finger nail.
If the engine may still have a high oil consumption despite following TJ30739, TJ30087 or TJ29953,
follow the actions described under “Service”.
(indicated TJ’s may be market related and are not visible if not applicable)
SERVICE:
From engine serial number: 1501327, engines have been modified from engine factory.
For service: Change to new pistons + piston rings according the attached service method.
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 2200.
To view TJ attachment continue to next page. This TJ has one attachment.
Page 2 of 11
2019-10-15
Volvo Car Customer Service
Title
Action
Issue
6
5
4
3
2
1
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Replacement
Date
2019-06
2019-05
2017-11
2017-07
2017-06
2016-02
1(9)
Operation number:
98623-2
Reason
Text change
Technical content change
Technical content change
Change in Affected Vehicles
Change in Affected Vehicles
First issue
Affected vehicles
Model year
2014, 2015,
2016
2016
2014, 2015,
2016
2015, 2016
Model
S60 (11-18)
2014, 2015,
2016
2014, 2015,
2016
2014, 2015,
2016
2016
V60 (-18)
Materials
Engine oil
Piston kit
Piston kit
Piston kit
Piston kit
Page
S60L
S80 (07-)
V40 (13-)
V70 (08-)
XC60 (-17)
XC90 (16-)
Engine
B4204T10, T11, T12,
T15, T37, T9
B4204T11
B4204T11, T12, T15
B4204T11, T15, T19,
T37, T38
B4204T11, T12, T15,
T37, T9
B4204T11, T19
B4204T10, T11, T12,
T15, T9
B4204T27
Qty.
0.3
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
Description
Holder (remov.piston/connecting rod) B 200-B 6304
Materials
Part No.
Notes
31493184
31493186
31493188
31493190
B4204T11/12/15;
B4204T9/B4204T10;
B4204T19/37/38;
B4154T4/5;
Special tools
Part No.
999 5746
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Designation
Piston ring pliers
Piston ring compressor
Page 2 ( 9 )
Equipment
Part No.
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Page 3 ( 9 )
Removal
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-492577-1
Page 4 ( 9 )
Remove the cylinder head , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
21 - Engine
211 - cylinder head
Check
Note! If there are scratches in the cylinder
bore, which are confirmed by feeling with
the nail, the engine must be replaced
Removal
Remove balance shaft unit , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
21 - Engine
215 - transmission
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Page 5 ( 9 )
Caution! Note the position of the
component before removal.
Caution! Take extra care when handling the
components.
Remove the screws.
Remove the marked part.
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Page 6 ( 9 )
Caution! Take extra care when handling the
components.
Special Tool: T9995746, Holder (remov.piston/
connecting rod) B 200-B 6304
Remove the marked part.
Installation
Use: Engine oil ,
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Page 7 ( 9 )
Caution! Make sure that the piston rings
can be easily rotated by hand in the piston
ring grooves.
Note! Text or marking on piston ring A must
be face up.
Note! The piston rings must not be
expanded more than necessary.
Use: Piston ring pliers
Warning! Make sure that the component is
positioned correctly.
Caution! Make sure that the mating faces
are clean and free of foreign material.
Use: Engine oil ,
Make sure to replace the marked component
with a new.
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Page 8 ( 9 )
Caution! Take extra care when handling the
components.
Use: Engine oil ,
Use: Piston ring compressor
Caution! Take extra care when handling the
components.
Special Tool: T9995746, Holder (remov.piston/
connecting rod) B 200-B 6304
TJ Instruction VCC-492577-1
Page 9 ( 9 )
Warning! Make sure that new bolts are
installed.
Caution! Take extra care when handling the
components.
Install the marked component.
Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
• Stage 1 : Cap connecting rod , 15 Nm
• Stage 2 : Cap connecting rod , 25 Nm
• Stage 3 : Cap connecting rod , 90°
Install balance shaft unit , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
21 - Engine
215 - transmission
Install cylinder head , refer to:
Removal, replacement and installation
2 - Engine with mountings and equipment
21 - Engine
211 - cylinder head
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Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2019-10-16
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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