2008 Volvo XC90 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Volvo XC90 addresses two naturally aspirated gasoline engines with dual overhead camshafts: a 3.2-liter inline-six and a 4.4-liter (269 cu in) V8. The four-door sport utility is listed in 3.2, 3.2 Sport, V8 and V8 Sport trims. The manual gives procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the engine, fuel system, ignition, cooling, transmission, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, steering and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 3.2L inline-six — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 4.4L V8 (269 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• 3.2
• 3.2 Sport
• V8
• V8 Sport

Known issues on the 2008 XC90. Engine mounting and climate control account for two of the 3 recalls issued for the 2008 XC90. Certain 2008 XC90 vehicles equipped with the V8 engine may have been assembled with the wrong engine mount bolts; without enough clamping force the aluminum mount bracket could break, letting the engine touch the subframe and lose torque or stall. Certain others could have the climate control module shut down by the engine control module at key-in, leaving no defroster for that drive. Owners filed 29 complaints: 8 on the electrical system, 6 on the engine, 4 each on the power train and seat belts, and 3 on stability control, with 1 reporting a crash and 1 a fire. Engine mount torque values apply.