Below you can find the service manual for the Volvo 240 and Volvo 260. These service manuals will help you to repair your 240 or 260, fix some small things, service the car and how to install accessories and upgrades. Follow the step-by-step instructions of the service & repair manual to maintain your Volvo 240 or 260 in perfect condition and your car will last much longer!
These greenbooks are also known as the official Volvo service & repair manuals. Also included are the service bulletins and service hints by Volvo. The service manuals includes the B17, B19, B21, B23, B200, B230 (all those 4-cylinder engines are known as “redblocks”), B27 and B28-engines and also the D20 and D24 diesel engines. The service & repair manuals are written in English.
The Volvo 240 & 260 service manual covers the following models:
- Volvo 242 (2-door Volvo 240-series with 4-cylinder redblock)
- Volvo 244 (4-door sedan / saloon with 4-cylinder redblock or 6-cylinder diesel engine)
- Volvo 245 (5-door estate / stationwagon with 4-cylinder redblock or 6-cylinder diesel engine)
- Volvo 262 (2-door coupé with B27 or B28 PRV-engine)
- Volvo 264 (4-door sedan / saloon with B27 or B28 PRV-engine)
- Volvo 265 (5-door estate / stationwagon with B27 or B28 PRV-engine)
Using the Volvo service manual isn’t hard: just look for the subject described below (like the engine, bodywork or cooling system) and click on the link to open the service manual for that subject. At the index you can find at which page the information can be found where you’re looking for and scroll down to get to the right page.
The service & repair manual of the Volvo 200-series is divided into categories, which contains multiple sections / groups. Just look up the category you’re looking for and click on the subject to view the workshop manual.
Table of Contents
General Info & Maintenance
In this group you can find info about the service interval, checklists and which oil and other lubrication is needed for your Volvo 240 or 260. It’s a pretty general section, but very useful for servicing your Volvo 240 or 260 with the right maintenance schedule.
Engine & Fuel System
This group contains the Volvo 240 & 260 service & repair manuals for the engines (redblocks, PRV and diesel-engines), carburated and fuel injection systems and other engine components like the cooling system.
Volvo 240 B17, B19, B21 and B23 engine overhaul & reconditioning service manual part 1
Volvo 240 B17, B19, B21 and B23 engine overhaul & reconditioning service manual part 2
Volvo 240 & 260 fuel system for carburatetted engines service manual 1975-1984
Volvo 240 Turbo Intercooler B21FT (can also be used for B21ET) service manual
Volvo 240 Turbo compressor B21FT service & repair manual (can also be used for B21ET, please note the mounting of the turbo is slightly different)
Volvo 240 & 260 emission control system service & repair manual
Volvo 240 & 260 B21 & B28 how to adjust CO
Volvo 240 & 260 oxygen sensor feedback system fault tracing
Volvo 240 & 260 constant idling system construction and function service manual
Volvo 240 B19, B21 & B23 constant idling system service & repair manual part 1
Volvo 240 B19, B21 & B23 constant idling system service & repair manual part 2
Volvo 240 CIS repair manual for B21F
Volvo 240 & 260 CI fuel injection system fault tracing 1976-1978 models
Volvo 240 with B21F (can also be used for B21E) LH Jetronic system fault tracing
Volvo 240 B200K idling compensation
Volvo 240 & 260 cruise control servicing & fault tracing 1981+ models
Bosch K-Jetronic instruction manual
Volvo R-Sport B21FT / B21ET intercooler boost system installation instructions
Volvo R-Sport B21FT / B21ET intercooler boost system packing instructions
Volvo 240 D6 diesel engines service & repair manuals
Volvo 240 diesel engine servicing & repair manual part 1
Volvo 240 diesel engine servicing & repair manual part 2
Volvo 240 D20 and D24 diesel engine rebuilding & reconditioning manual
Volvo 240 diesel pre-heating system service & repair manual modelyear 1982 and newer
Volvo 240 D20 & D24 diesel fuel delivery system service & repair manual
Bosch VE diesel pump function overview & service manual
Volvo 240 D20 & D24 how to replace water pump and timing belt service manual
Electrical System
This group contains the electrical components of the Volvo 240 and 260. You can find the service & repair manuals for the charging system (battery and alternator), ignition system (with contact breakers, breakerless and computer-controlled systems), fault tracing and all wiring diagrams for the Volvo 240 and 260 in this part of the 240 / 260 service manual.
Volvo 240 complete electrical system service & repair manual
Volvo 240 & 260 ignition system service & repair manual (all models)
Volvo 240 & 260 charging system fault tracing
Volvo 240 wiring diagrams modelyears 1977 & 1978
Volvo 240 & 260 wiring diagrams modelyear 1980
Volvo 240 & 260 wiring diagrams modelyear 1981 – 1984 part 1
Volvo 240 & 260 wiring diagrams modelyear 1981 – 1984 part 2
Volvo 240 wiring diagrams modelyear 1985 and later
Bosch Air mass flow sensor / MAF overview & datasheet for Volvo 240 and 260 fuel injection systems
Rear Axle, Power Train & Transmissions
This group contains the Volvo 240 & 260 service & repair manuals of the rear axle , driveshaft and manual and automatic gearboxes.
Volvo 240 & 260 clutch & propeller shaft service & repair manual
M45 (4-speed) & M46 (4-speed with overdrive) manual transmissions service & repair manual part 1
M45 (4-speed) & M46 (4-speed with overdrive) manual transmissions service & repair manual part 2
Volvo 240 & 260 overdrive repairs & maintenance service manual
Volvo 240 / 260 BW55, AW55, AW70 & AW71 automatic transmission service & repair manual
Volvo 240 & 260 rear axle repairs and maintenance service manual
Volvo 240 & 260 rear wheel suspension service & repair manual
Brakes
This group is about the braking system of the Volvo 240 and 260-series. It covers the repair of the brakes, changing brake pads and calipers, replacing the brake servo and master cylinder, how to bleed the braking system and several other fixes of the brakes.
Volvo 240 & 260 brakes repairs & maintenance service manual
Front Axle & Suspension
In this group you can find the Volvo 240 & 260 service & repair manuals for the front axle and front suspension. It contains how to replace bushings and silent blocs, replacing ball joints, control arms, shock absorbers and springs, steering parts and front wheel alignment.
Volvo 240 & 260 front wheel & suspension service & repair manual
Volvo 240 & 260 steering system repairs and maintenance service manual part 1
Volvo 240 & 260 steering system repairs and maintenance service manual part 2
Springs & Suspension
Group 7 of the service manual doesn’t exist and has been moved to secion 4 and 6 where the replacement and repairs of the springs, suspension parts and shock absorbers can be found.
Body, Heater System, Accessories & Miscellaneous
In this group you’ll find the service & repair manuals for the heating and interior cooling system (including air conditioning), body and chassis service & repair manual, installation of accessories and several other service manuals for your Volvo 240 or 260.
Volvo 240 & 260 body, chassis, interior and heating system repairs & maintenance
Volvo 240 & 260 climate / heater unit service & repair manual
Volvo 240 & 260 air conditioning service & repair manual (all modelyears)