Get Wheels and tires -> Removing a wheel Guide for Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

WHEELS AND TIRES

1. Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning

flashers if a wheel change must be per-

formed in an area with traffic.

Removing a wheel

WARNING

Wheel changes must always be carried out

correctly. The following instructions show

how to remove a wheel and what is impor-

tant to keep in mind.

Apply the parking brake and put the

gear selector in the Park (P) position.

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2. Apply the parking brake and put the gear

selector in P, or first gear if the vehicle has

a manual transmission.

Block the wheels standing on the

ground, use rigid wooden blocks or

large stones.

CAUTION

For vehicles with Leveling Control*: If the

vehicle is equipped with pneumatic sus-

pension, this must be switched off before

the vehicle is lifted with the jack*.

When not in use, the jack* should be

kept in its storage compartment under

the cargo compartment floor.

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Check that the jack is not damaged,

the threads are properly lubricated and

it is free from dirt.

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The jack provided with your vehicle is

intended to be used only in temporary

situations such as changing wheels in

the event of a flat tire. Only the jack

that came with your particular model

should be used to lift the vehicle. If the

vehicle needs to be lifted more fre-

quently or for a prolonged period, using

a garage jack or hoist is recommended.

Always follow this device's instructions

for use.

Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-

slippery surface and that it is upright

and not leaning.

3. Take out the jack*, lug wrench* and tool for

removing the plastic covers, which are

stowed in the foam block.

The jack must correctly engage in the

jack attachment.

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No objects should be placed between

the base of the jack and the ground, or

between the jack and the attachment

bar on the vehicle.

Never let anyone remain in the vehicle

when it is raised on a jack.

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If a tire must be changed near passing

traffic, make sure all passengers move

to a safe location.

Use a jack intended for the vehicle

when changing a tire. For any other

job, use stands to support the vehicle.

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Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel

bolts.

4. Place chocks in front of and behind the

wheels that are still on the ground. For

example, use heavy wooden blocks or

large stones.

Never crawl under or allow any part of

your body to be extended under a vehi-

cle supported by a jack.

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5. Using the lug wrench, screw the towing

eye into place as far as possible according

to the instructions.

8. When hoisting the vehicle, it is important

that the jack or garage lift arms are posi-

tioned on the designated points under the

vehicle. The triangle markings on the plas-

tic cover indicate where the jack attach-

ment points/lifting points are located.

There are two jack attachment points on

each side of the vehicle. There is a groove

for the jack at each attachment point.

10. Crank it up until it is properly aligned and

it is in contact with the vehicle's jack

attachment point. Make sure the top of

the jack (or the garage lift arms) is cor-

rectly positioned in the attachment point,

with the bump on the top of the jack in the

recess in the attachment point and the

base positioned vertically under the

attachment point.

11. Turn the jack so that the crank is as far as

possible from the side of the vehicle,

which will position the jack's arms per-

pendicular to the vehicle's direction of

movement.

CAUTION

12. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be

changed can move freely. Unscrew the

wheel bolts and lift off the wheel.

The towing eyelet must be screwed into

the lug wrench* as far as possible.

Related information

6. Remove the plastic covers from the wheel

bolts using the designated tool.

Leveling control settings* (p. 423)

When changing wheels (p. 536)

Hoisting the vehicle (p. 579)

Jack* (p. 537)

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7. With the vehicle still on the ground, use

the lug wrench/towing eye to loosen the

wheel bolts ½-1 turn by pressing down-

ward (counterclockwise).

9. Position the jack under the attachment

point being used, ensuring that the sur-

face is firm, flat and not slippery.

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet

(p. 446)

Installing a wheel (p. 540)

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WHEELS AND TIRES

Never crawl under or allow any part of

your body to be extended under a vehi-

cle supported by a jack.

Installing a wheel

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WARNING

Wheel changes must always be carried out

correctly. The following instructions show

how to install a wheel and what is important

to keep in mind.

Apply the parking brake and put the

gear selector in the Park (P) position.

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Block the wheels standing on the

ground, use rigid wooden blocks or

large stones.

The vehicle must be raised high enough so

that the wheel you are removing can turn

freely.

CAUTION

When not in use, the jack* should be

kept in its storage compartment under

the cargo compartment floor.

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Check that the jack is not damaged,

the threads are properly lubricated and

it is free from dirt.

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1. Clean the contact surfaces between the

wheel and the wheel hub.

The jack provided with your vehicle is

intended to be used only in temporary

situations such as changing wheels in

the event of a flat tire. Only the jack

that came with your particular model

should be used to lift the vehicle. If the

vehicle needs to be lifted more fre-

quently or for a prolonged period, using

a garage jack or hoist is recommended.

Always follow this device's instructions

for use.

2. Lift the wheel into place. Tighten the

wheel bolts securely.

Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-

slippery surface and that it is upright

and not leaning.

Do not grease the wheel bolt threads.

The jack must correctly engage in the

jack attachment.

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3. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel can-

not rotate.

No objects should be placed between

the base of the jack and the ground, or

between the jack and the attachment

bar on the vehicle.

Never let anyone remain in the vehicle

when it is raised on a jack.

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If a tire must be changed near passing

traffic, make sure all passengers move

to a safe location.

Use a jack intended for the vehicle

when changing a tire. For any other

job, use stands to support the vehicle.

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Spare wheel¹³

4. Tighten the wheel bolts in a crisscross pat-

tern (as shown in illustration). It is impor-

tant that the wheel bolts are securely

NOTE

The spare wheel is a Temporary Spare and

can be used to temporarily replace a punc-

tured tire on one of the vehicle's regular

wheels.

The spare tire is only intended for temporary

use. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon as

possible.

After inflating a tire, always replace the

valve cap to help prevent valve damage

caused by gravel, dirt, etc.

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tightened. Tighten to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).

Use a torque wrench to check torque.

Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps

could corrode and become difficult to

remove.

The driving characteristics of the vehicle

change and ground clearance reduces when

the spare wheel is used. Do not wash the vehi-

cle in an automatic car wash while using the

Temporary Spare.

Related information

When changing wheels (p. 536)

Hoisting the vehicle (p. 579)

Jack* (p. 537)

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The recommended tire pressure must be

maintained regardless of at which position the

temporary spare wheel is used on the vehicle.

Tool kit (p. 536)

Removing a wheel (p. 538)

Saving a new inflation pressure in the

If the spare wheel is damaged, a new one can

be purchased from a Volvo retailer.

monitoring system* (p. 533)

5. Press the plastic covers onto the wheel

bolts.

Checking tire pressure (p. 529)

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6. Check the tire inflation pressure and store

the new inflation pressure in the tire pres-

sure monitoring system*.

WARNING

Current legislation prohibits the use of the

"Temporary Spare" tire other than as a

temporary replacement for a punctured

tire. It must be replaced as soon as possi-

ble by a standard tire. Road holding and

handling may be affected with the "Tempo-

rary Spare" in use. Do not drive faster than

80 km/h (50 mph).

WARNING

The wheel bolts may need to be tightened

again several days after a wheel change.

Temperature fluctuations and vibrations

can cause them to loosen slightly.

Not available on all models.

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WHEELS AND TIRES

Handling spare tires

Follow these instructions regarding handling

the spare wheel.

WARNING

CAUTION

The vehicle must never be driven with

more than one "Temporary Spare" tire

mounted.

The vehicle must not be driven with wheels

of different dimensions or with a spare tire

other than the one that came with the vehi-

cle. The use of different size wheels can

seriously damage your vehicle's transmis-

sion.

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Accessing the spare wheel

Driving with a spare wheel may alter

the driving characteristics of the vehi-

cle. Replace the spare wheel with a

normal wheel as soon as possible.

The spare wheel is smaller than the

normal wheel, which affects the vehi-

cle's ground clearance. Watch for high

curbs and do not wash the vehicle in

an automatic car wash when a spare

wheel is mounted.

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Related information

When changing wheels (p. 536)

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Recommended tire pressure (p. 531)

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Follow the manufacturer's recom-

mended tire inflation pressure for the

spare wheel.

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This illustration is generic and appearance may vary.

The spare tire is located in the spare wheel

well under the cargo compartment with the

outside of the wheel facing downward. The

spare tire is secured with a bolt that goes

through the tire and attaches it to the body.

The foam block contains all tools needed to

change a wheel.

On all-wheel drive vehicles, the drive

on the rear axle can be disconnected.

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If the spare wheel is mounted on the

front axle, snow chains must not be

used.

The spare wheel must not be repaired.

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1. Lift the rear edge of the cargo compart-

ment floor.

2. Unscrew the retaining bolt.

3. Lift out the spare wheel.

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WHEELS AND TIRES

Removing a wheel (p. 538)

Stowing a flat tire

1. Screw the spare tire's retaining bolt back

on.

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Snow tires

Snow tires are designed for winter driving

conditions.

Volvo recommends snow tires with specific

dimensions. The tire dimensions vary depend-

ing on engine type. When driving with snow

tires, the correct type of tires must be moun-

ted on all four wheels.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to unscrew the lower part

of the retaining bolt if it is attached to the

body, as this could cause it to break.

If the retaining bolt becomes dislodged

from its lower attachment point in the

body under the spare tire, replace it in the

hole and turn clockwise to secure it again.

NOTE

Contact a Volvo dealer for advice on the

best choice of rims and tires.

Tips for changing snow tires

When switching between regular tires and

snow tires, mark the tires according to which

side they were mounted on, e.g. L for left and

R for right.

WARNING

On vehicles with 48 V batteries, the bolt is

attached to the battery box instead of the

body. If the lower part of the retaining bolt

is not dislodged when the spare tire is

taken out, it should be removed to help

prevent injury when the flat tire is replaced.

Studded tires

Studded tires should be broken in by driving

500–1000 km (300–600 miles) slowly and

gently to help the studs settle properly in the

tires. This gives the tire, and especially the

studs, a longer service life.

2. Put the tools back in their correct posi-

tions in the foam block.

3. Then lower the trunk/cargo compartment

floor and place the punctured tire in the

trunk/cargo compartment.

NOTE

Regulations regarding the use of studded

tires vary from country to country.

Related information

Spare wheel (p. 541)

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Tool kit (p. 536)

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