Model Year 1998, Installing

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The part numbers are only for orientation purposes. For more information, contact the a Certified Volvo Parts Provider and refer to the appropriate Electronics Parts Information.
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The approved maintenance and installation work for the CD changers installed in MY 98, are described in the following.

CD Changer 1J5 035 111

Installation kit 1C0 098 201

NOTE:

Prior to installation, observe the following assembly instructions.

Always install the CD changer according to the following instructions.

Installation location: Inside the luggage compartment on the left side in the rear, directly behind the folding rear seat backrest.

The preparation for the CD changer (wiring harness and harness connector) is visible on the inside left of the luggage compartment.

Installing the Bracket

-- Remove the luggage compartment floor.

Fig 1: Identifying Lift Luggage Compartment Carpet

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-- Pay attention to the position of the three assembly holes for the bracket of the CD changer -arrows-.

Fig 2: Locating 3 CD Changer Bracket Mounting Holes

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Depending on the version, two wiring harnesses can be used for the CD changer.

Version 1

Harness connector -1- and the wiring harness are clipped into the left side part of the luggage compartment -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Clip Secured CD Changer Connector and Cable

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-- Remove the clip -arrow- and bend the harness connector back.

Version 2

The harness connector and wiring harness are clipped into the cover.

Fig 4: Identifying CD Changer Connector/Harness

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-- Unclip the cover and disconnect the connector.

A marking (CD) -arrow- is located on the back of the luggage compartment floor.

Fig 5: Cutting Carpet Along Marked Area

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-- Cut the marked area -arrow- out.

-- Place the luggage compartment floor back in the luggage compartment.

Fig 6: Refitting Luggage Compartment Carpet (Note Area Removed)

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-- Screw the CD changer -1- bracket via screws -2- to the floor.

Fig 7: Identifying CD Changer Bracket and Hex Screws

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Tightening Specifications: 5 Nm.

Adjusting The CD Changer Installation Position

-- Check whether both adjusting levers -arrow- on the CD changer are in the V (vertical) position.

Fig 8: Locating CD Changer Angle Of Installation Selection Switches

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NOTE:

In the case of an incorrect adjustment, the CD changer skips.

-- If a readjustment is necessary, loosen the securing screws, move the adjusting lever up to the V position, and tighten the screws.

Tightening Specifications: 2 Nm.

Installing

-- Screw side bracket -1- with screws -2- onto the CD changer.

Fig 9: Identifying CD Changer With Support Bracket and Screws

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Tightening Specifications 3 Nm

-- Connect the harness connectors and clip the harness connector into the bracket -arrow-.

-- Insert the CD changer in the bracket and guide the wire under the CD changer to the harness connector -arrow-.

-- Install the cover for CD changer -1- and ensure that the tips under the cover engage in the grooves on the bracket for the CD changer -arrow-.

Fig 10: Identifying CD Changer Cover, Installation

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-- Swivel cover -1- to CD changer -2-.

-- Secure the cover with two screws.

Tightening Specifications: 3 Nm.

-- Code the radio to operate with the CD changer. Refer to RADIO COMPONENTS, ADAPTING .

NOTE:

Malfunction recognition for the radio/CD changer does not work if the radio is not coded for CD operation.