Reverse Warning System

NOTE: During installation the underlay must be kept at a temperature of at least +15°C (60°F).

Fig 1: Disconnect Battery Negative Lead

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Turn the ignition key to position 0
Remove the ignition key from the ignition lock. (Does not apply to cars with automatic gearboxes.)
Clean the bumper. Use a mild soap solution.

NOTE: Wait at least five minutes before disassembling the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Cargo Compartment Carpet At Rear Edge And Two Handles

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Detach the cargo compartment carpet at the rear edge (turn the two handles (1) a quarter turn).

Fig 3: Fold Front Half Back Over Rear Half Of Cargo Compartment Carpet

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fold up the front edge of the cargo compartment carpet. Fold the front half back over the rear half of the cargo compartment carpet.

Fig 4: Carpet At Tailgate Opening

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Slide the entire cargo compartment carpet forward slightly. Twist slightly to remove the cargo compartment carpet through the tailgate opening
Remove the cargo compartment carpet.

Fig 5: Clips In Lower Edge Of Folding Panel

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Press the centers of the clips until a click is heard. Remove the clips
Remove the plastic nut
Repeat the operation on the other side.

Fig 6: Identifying Cargo Compartment Lighting Wiring

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Turn the catch (1) a quarter of a turn
Fold the side panels on the left and right-hand sides of the cargo compartment inwards. Remove the side panels
Pull the tailgate sill trim panel (2) forwards on the right and left hand sides until the two clips on each side release. Carefully pull the panel with some force as it is tightly secured
Remove the wiring (3) for the cargo compartment lighting
Pull the sill trim panel straight up until the four clips on the underside release. Remove the sill trim panel.

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts From Front Edge Of Battery Holder, Battery Holder, Cover, Battery Negative Lead And Battery

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the two nuts from the front edge of the battery holder and the screw from the rear edge
the battery holder
the cover
the battery negative lead
the battery, or move the battery to facilitate access.

Fig 8: Identifying Drilled Holes

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Slacken off the screw (1) almost completely in the rear edge of the wheel arch on the left and right hand sides
Press the screw using a screwdriver. This is so that the loose ends on the inside of the bumper cover bend backwards
Carefully drill out the rivets (2) underneath the bumper on both sides. Use a Ø 6 mm (1/4") drill bit. Do not damage any of the plastic parts.

Fig 9: Identifying Insulation Panel, Nuts, Antenna Connector And Rubber Seal

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the perforated sections of the insulation panel (1) and the nuts (2) for the bumper in the rear crossmember
the antenna connector (3)
the rubber seal (4) covering the hole over the antenna connector. Save the seal as it will be used to lead-in the cable harness for the sensors in the existing hole.

Fig 10: Identifying Sides And Mountings

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Pull the bumper backwards slightly. Bend out the sides (1) so that they detach from the mountings (2). Then pull the bumper backwards until it detaches completely.

Fig 11: Applying Protective Paper To Bumper

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Place the bumper on a suitable underlay that will not damage the paint
Clean the outside of the bumper
Install the backing paper evenly distributed over the bumper.

NOTE: The backing paper is used to protect the paint.

Fig 12: Identifying Mountings And Catches

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the four mountings (1) in the upper edge of the bumper on the left and right-hand sides
the ten catches (2) from the upper edge of the bumper cover
the eight catches (3) in the upper edge of the bumper cover
the seven catches (3) from the lower edge of the bumper cover.

Fig 13: Identifying Four Hole Markings

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Find the four hole markings, they are positioned according to the distances as shown.

Fig 14: Pre-Drilling Pilot Holes

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Pre drill the four holes from the inside. Use a Ø 3 mm (1/8") drill bit
Drill out the holes. Use a Ø 9 mm (3/8") drill bit.

Fig 15: Identifying Holes In Bumper Casing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Enlarge the holes in the bumper casing. Use a Ø 31 mm (1 7/32") hole cutter (P/N 9814069).

Fig 16: Washing Inside Of Bumper Cover

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Wash any dirt and stones off the bumper casing. Use a mild soap solution
Clean around the drilled holes. Use cleaner H (P/N 1161436-9), or a wet cloth. Allow to dry
Apply primer (P/N 9192679) around the holes. Allow to dry.
NOTE: It is important that primer is used otherwise the sensor holder will not mount securely in the bumper cover.

Fig 17: Cleaning Around Drilled Holes

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Clean the mating surface on the sensor holders. Use cleaner H (P/N 1161436-9), or a wet cloth. Allow to dry
Apply primer (P/N 9192679) on the cleaned sensor holder surfaces. Allow to dry.

Fig 18: Removing Yellow Protective Film

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the yellow protective film from one side of the tape
Secure the tape on the sensor holder
Carry out the above procedure on the remaining three sensor holders.

Fig 19: Installing Sensor Holders With Narrower Side Facing Upward

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the protective film from the orange pieces of tape on the sensor holders
Install the holders for the sensors. The narrow side must be pointing upward. Install horizontally in line with the bumper casing, as shown.
NOTE: The tape secures immediately.

CAUTION: Incorrect positioning of the sensors may result in partial or complete malfunction.

Fig 20: Identifying Cable Harness Connectors

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Connect the cable harness connectors to the sensors.

NOTE: A click should be heard when connecting. The noise confirms that the catch has locked.

Install the sensors in the holders.

Fig 21: Identifying Inside Of Bumper Cover

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Clean the inside (1) of the bumper cover where the cable harness is to be secured. Use primer (P/N 8637076) on the cleaned surfaces.

Fig 22: Identifying Recess In Right Hand Inside Of Foam

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Cut out a recess (1) in the right hand inside of the foam to make room for the cable harness for the sensors
Reinstall the foam in the bumper cover.

Fig 23: Identifying Pieces Of Butyl Tape

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Secure the cable harness at the embossing in the top edge of the bumper casing, and at the foam on the right-hand side. Use pieces of butyl tape (1) over the primed surfaces.

Fig 24: Identifying Sections Of Bumper Rail Reinforcements

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the sections of the bumper rail reinforcements on the right-hand side to make room for the cable harness for the sensors as shown.

Fig 25: Identifying Mark Out For Drilling On Outside Of Right Hand Side Of Bumper Rail

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Mark out for drilling on the outside of the right hand side of the bumper rail to make holes for the cable harness for the sensors
Drill out the hole. Use a Ø 27 mm (1 1/16") drill bit
File the hole edges.

Fig 26: Identifying Plates

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Make a cut out in the plates on the left and right hand sides in the bumper rail to make room for the outer sensors.

Right-hand side:

Cut out one plate (1) as shown.

Left-hand side:

Cut out both plates (2).

Fig 27: Identifying Cable Harness And Antenna Connector

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Place the bumper rail in the bumper cover on top of the foam rubber. At the same time route the cable harness (1) through the hole (2) in the bumper rail
Reinstall the antenna connector (3) in the bumper rail
Check that the outer sensors do not catch on the bumper rail. If they do, cut further
Press the bumper rail into place in the foam in the bumper cover. Ensure that the hooks are hooked. Secure all the catches in the top edge of the bumper.

Fig 28: Identifying Rubber Bushing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Cut off the rubber bushing (1)
Lift the bumper into position
Route the cable harness for the sensors through the hole in the outer panel for the rear crossmember
Route the cable harness in the gap between the inner and outer panel for the cross member towards the right. Continue out through the round hole (positioned above the hole for the connector for the antenna cable) under the right tail lamp
Take the rubber seal previously removed, cut the rubber seal up
Press the rubber seal into the rear crossmember, around the cable harness for the sensors.

Fig 29: Identifying Mountings And Top Edge Of Bumper

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

If the mountings (1) have released from the rear edge of the wheel arch, reinstall them: press the mountings fully into the grooves. Screw the screw in a few turns
Reinstall the bumper by pressing it forwards. Ensure that the four screws protruding from the bumper align in the holes on the car
Before the bumper is completely installed, slide the top edge (2) into the grooves. Then slide the bumper fully in.

Fig 30: Identifying Screw And Rivet

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Tighten the screw (1) on both sides
Rivet (2) the bumper on the underneath on both sides as shown
Reinstall the bumper nuts. Tighten the nuts. Tighten to 18 Nm (14 ft. lb.)
Install the rubber seals to cover the four nut holes
Reinstall the antenna connector.

Fig 31: Identifying Panel Profile Under Right Hand Tail Lamp

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Clean the panel profile (1) under the right hand tail lamp, where the Velcro strap is to be secured. Use a wet cloth and allow to dry.
Position the Velcro strap so that the control module is unimpeded by the hatch
Clean the corresponding surfaces on the reverse of the control module. Use a wet cloth. Allow to dry
Apply primer (P/N 9192679) to the cleaned surfaces. Allow to dry.

Remove the protective film from two of the Velcro straps of the same type.
Press the Velcro straps into place on the reverse of the control module.
Press the two other Velcro straps onto the newly installed Velcro straps on the control module. Remove the protective film.

Locate the control module on the profile under the right hand tail lamp, as shown. Press the control module firmly into place.

Connect the cable harness 16-pin connector to the control module
Connect the cable harness for the sensors to the control module.

Fig 32: Removing Tail Lamp Connector

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the lower four-pin grey connector in the right tail lamp. Push in the catches on the right hand side. Pull the connector out.

Fig 33: Identifying Tail Lamp Connectors

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the adapter cable from the kit (P/N 8622756). Connect the cable (1), released from the right-hand tail lamp to the adapter cable connector (2)
Connect the adapter cable connector (3) to the right tail lamp.

Fig 34: Identifying Connectors For Control Module And Switch

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install a cable connector (1) between one of the red (R) cables from the switch and the red cable from the control module
Install a cable connector (2) between the pink (P) cable from the adapter cable and the remaining red cable from the switch
Install a cable connector (3) between the black (SB) adapter cable and the black cable from the control module.

Fig 35: Identifying Two-Pin Cable, Clip And Tie Strap

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Set the buzzer to the loudest volume. Turn the outer section in relation to the inner section until the existing marks are opposite each other. Lock in position using a small piece of tape
Route the two-pin cable (2) for the buzzer from the control module as shown
Install the clip (3) on the buzzer
Connect the buzzer to the pre routed two-pin cable harness
Press the buzzer into place using the clips at the rear edge of the underneath of the parcel shelf
Secure the cable using the tie strap (4) on the underneath of the parcel shelf by the mechanical cable for folding the rear seat backrest.

Fig 36: Identifying Switch, Screws And Tie Strap

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position the switch (1) under the parcel shelf behind the right hole as shown
Mark out and drill two Ø 3.5 mm (1/8") holes
Screw the switch into place using the screws (2) from the kit
Secure using the tie strap (3) at the existing wiring
Secure the wiring and any cable excess by the control module. Use the tie straps from the kit
Clean the visible surfaces on the sensor holders and sensors. Use a wet cloth. Allow to dry
Apply a thin layer of primer (P/N 9192679) over the sensors and the sensor holders. Allow to dry for at least 10 minutes
Spray the sensor holders and the sensors. Use the same color as the car.
NOTE: Only paint the components that are visible after installation. Use a Volvo recommended paint. Apply a maximum of two layers of paint.

CAUTION: Too many layers of paint may result in partial or complete malfunction. No paint may result in damage to the sensors.

Reinstall:

the battery if removed. Connect the battery, "+" terminal first and then the "-" terminal
the battery cover and holder
the rear crossmember panel. Connect the cargo compartment lighting
the two folding panels
the cargo compartment carpet.