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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2004XC90 AWD L5-2.5L TURBO VIN 59 B5254T2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Volvo XC90 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2
Steering Column Control Module: Service and Repair
2004 Volvo XC90 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Service and Repair
Steering wheel module (SWM), replacing
Removal
Steering wheel module (SWM)
Remove the steering wheel. See Steering wheel, replacing Steering Wheel, Replacing. Remove the steering column covers. See Replacing the steering column covers Service and Repair
Remove:
- 2 screws
- the connectors
- the control module with stalks and the contact reel by releasing the catches on the underside
- windscreen wiper and direction indicator stalks. See Washer / wiper switch, replacing Service and Repair and Turn signal switch, replacing, TF-80SC AWD, AW50/51 AWD, M66 AWD Service and Repair
- the contact reel. See Contact reel / steering wheel angle sensor, replacing Contact Reel/Steering Wheel Angle Sensor, Replacing
The control module is now exposed.
Installation
- the contact reel and steering wheel angle sensor. See Contact reel / steering wheel angle sensor, replacing Contact Reel/Steering Wheel Angle Sensor, Replacing
- windscreen wiper and direction indicator stalks. See Washer / wiper switch, replacing Service and Repair and Turn signal switch, replacing, TF-80SC AWD, AW50/51 AWD, M66 AWD Service and Repair
- the control module with the levers and contact reel. Check that the hooks engage underneath
- the connectors
- 2 screws. Tighten
- the steering column covers. See Replacing the steering column covers Service and Repair
- the steering wheel. See Steering wheel, replacing Steering Wheel, Replacing
Programming the control module
Program the new control module. See the table below:
Note! Vehicles up to and including model year 2004 must be loaded with Steering wheel module (SWM) software. Vehicles from and including model year 2005 must only be loaded with Steering wheel module (SWM) software if the vehicle has DSTC.
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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.