Modifications, repairs and accessory installations

Modifications1, repairs and installation of accessories or extra equipment require proper knowledge and quality of both work and parts. Otherwise, they risk impairing your car's functionality and safety. Contact a Volvo dealer before making any alterations to your car.
For any alterations2 to the car, Volvo strongly recommends that:
  • you seek prior advice of a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
  • work is only carried out by trained and qualified Volvo service technicians.
  • installed parts and accessories are approved by Volvo.3
  • parts and accessories are fitted according to their installation instructions.
  • they comply with local laws and regulations.4

Contact a Volvo dealer for more information.

 Warning

Systems can be negatively affected

Unapproved or incorrectly installed accessories can negatively affect your car's performance, communication and safety systems. Certain accessories only work with associated software that needs to be installed in the car.

Electrical installations

For additional electrical installations, it is essential that appropriate connection points are used to ensure the integrity of the car's electrical system. The car has a specific ground attachment point designated for aftermarket installations, which is separate from those reserved for critical components. Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop for any electrical installations.

End-of-life handling

Some parts of the car are dangerous to handle. Special handling is required when servicing, or scrapping after the car has reached its end-of-life.
  • Electrical components in the car5 may contain harmful substances and can deliver lethal electrical currents if handled incorrectly.
  • Components such as airbag modules, seatbelt tensioners, adaptable steering columns and button cell batteries may contain perchlorate materials.

 Note

Non-approved changes and liability

Volvo does not accept any liability for damage, incurred cost, personal injury or fatality that is caused by changes to the car6 not approved by Volvo.

  1. 1 Modifications include changes to the car's software, including but not limited to tuning.
  2. 2 Meaning modifications, repairs and installation of accessories and extra equipment.
  3. 3 Accessories that are not approved by Volvo may not have been specifically tested for use with your car.
  4. 4 Applies to both the act of making the alteration and subsequent use of the altered car.
  5. 5 Such as batteries
  6. 6 Including but not limited to modification, repair and installation of accessories or extra equipment.

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