Modifications, repairs and accessory installations

Modifications1, repairs and installation of accessories or extra equipment requires proper knowledge and quality of both work and parts. Otherwise, they risk impairing your vehicle's functionality and safety. Contact a Volvo retailer before making any alterations to your vehicle.
For any alterations2 to the vehicle, 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 installed according to their installation instructions.
  • they comply with local laws and regulations.4

Contact a Volvo retailer for more information.

 Warning

Systems can be negatively affected

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

Electrical installations

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

End-of-life handling

Some parts of the vehicle are dangerous to handle. Special handling is required when servicing or scrapping after the vehicle has reached its end-of-life.
  • Electrical components in the vehicle5 may contain harmful substances and can deliver lethal electrical shock if handled incorrectly.
  • Components such as airbag modules, seat belt 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 death that is caused by changes to the vehicle6 not approved by Volvo.

  1. 1 Modifications include changes to the vehicle's software, including but not limited to tuning.
  2. 2 This means 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 vehicle.
  4. 4 This applies to both the act of making the alteration and subsequent use of the altered vehicle.
  5. 5 Such as batteries
  6. 6 Including but is not limited to modification, repair and installation of accessories or extra equipment.