Entertainment System Control Module: Testing and Inspection

2004 Volvo XC90 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Testing and Inspection





Downloading software and replacing the control module
New software can be downloaded into the infotainment control module (ICM). When ordering software, the hardware and the software in the car is compared to the information in the Volvo central database. If the comparison is OK the software is downloaded to the control module.
If the comparison between the car and Volvo central database is not OK, the database is updated with the car configuration. When this is complete the software is downloaded.
The infotainment control module (ICM) is in the center console. The control module needs to be removed from the center console to be replaced.
Parts of the infotainment control module (ICM) can be replaced. The control module must be reprogrammed when replacing the display and/or printed circuit board. The display/printed circuit board can be removed from the infotainment control module (ICM) after the front panel has been removed.
The MOST network is used for a total software reload.

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