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Volvo 440, 460 and 480 (1987-1997) repair manuals
A repair manual for your Volvo 440, 460 or 480 (1987-1997)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Volvo cars.
They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.
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Volvo 440, 460 & 480 - Petrol (1987-1997) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual
Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volvo 440 saloon, 460 hatchback and 480 coupé.
Petrol engines:
- 1.6 litre (1596 cc, engine code B16F)
- 1.7 litre carburettor (1721 c, B18K, B18KD, B18KP and B18KP)
- 1.7 litre injection (1721 cc, B18E, B18ES, B18ED, B18EP, B18FP and B18F)
- 1.7 litre turbo (1721 cc, B18FT and B18FTM)
- 1.8 litre (1794 cc, B18U)
- 2.0 litre (1998 cc, B20F).
Production years: 1987-1997.
Exclusions: This manual does not cover the diesel models nor the CVT automatic transmission.
This Haynes manual for the Volvo 440, 460 and 480 describes service and repair of the petrol engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.
- Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
- Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
- Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
- Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Product details
| Details: | 256 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.7 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.67 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing (GB, 2013) |
| Series: | Haynes Service and Repair Manual (1691) |
| ISBN: | 9780857336552 |
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Volvo 440 - 460 - 480 - tous moteurs essence (1987-1993) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 540.2
Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 540) repair manual covering the Volvo models:
- 440 5-door (10/1988-12/1996)
- 460 saloon 4-door (01/1990-12/1996)
- 480 Coupé 3-door (07/1988-08/1995)
Petrol engines:
- 1.7 L (1721 cc, 59 kW/80 hp, engine code B18K)
- 1.7 L (1721 cc, 66 kW/90 hp, B18KP)
- 1.7 L (1721 cc, 78 kW/105 hp, B18EP)
- 1.7 L (1721 cc, 78 kW/106 hp, B18EP)
- 1.7 L (1721 cc, 80 kW/109 hp, B18EP)
- 1.7 L (1721 cc, 80 kW/110 hp, B18E)
- 1.7 L Turbo (1721 cc, 88 kW/120 hp, B18FT)
- 1.7 L Turbo (1721 cc, 88 kW/120 hp, B18FT107)
- 1.8 L (1794 cc, 66 kW/90 hp, B18U103).
This Revue Technique for the Volvo 440, 460 and 480 petrol models describes extensively service and repair of the petrol engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.
- Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
- An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
- Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Product details
| Details: | 122 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback |
| Illustrations: | hundreds of photos and drawings |
| Publisher: | ETAI (F) |
| Series: | Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 540.2) |
| ISBN: | 9782726854013 |
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