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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO1991240 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIR
1991 Volvo 240 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F
Control Assembly: Service and Repair
1991 Volvo 240 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230FSECTION Service and Repair
Heater control panel/fan motor switch, replacement (CU-heater)
Disconnect battery (-)

Remove
- soundproofing and side panels from both sides of center console
- radio, as applicable
- center control panel, move to one side
- front panel. Pull as far forward as possible.

Remove
- protective plate above vacuum hoses (1)
- fan switch (2)
- illumination panel (3)
- control panel clips (4).
Note: 1981-: protective plate is not removeable.
Mark-up and disconnect hoses from control panel

Install
- vacuum hoses on control panel
- panel (1) and clips (2)
- illumination panel (3)
- fan switch (4)
- protective plate (5).

Install
- front panel
- center control panel
- radio
- side panels and soundproofing.
Reconnect battery
Disconnect battery (-)
Remove
- soundproofing and side panels from both sides of center console
- radio, as applicable
- center control panel, move to one side
- front panel. Pull as far forward as possible.
Remove
- protective plate above vacuum hoses (1)
- fan switch (2)
- illumination panel (3)
- control panel clips (4).
Note: 1981-: protective plate is not removeable.
Mark-up and disconnect hoses from control panel
Install
- vacuum hoses on control panel
- panel (1) and clips (2)
- illumination panel (3)
- fan switch (4)
- protective plate (5).
Install
- front panel
- center control panel
- radio
- side panels and soundproofing.
Reconnect battery
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.