The service and repair manual for the 1991 Volvo 940 — 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 engines, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.3L I4 — 141 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged 2.3L I4 — 141 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | T Wagon 4-Door · T Sedan 4-Door · SE Wagon 4-Door · GLE Wagon 4-Door · GLE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 11 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1991 940 manual




03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 73
- General Information 1,491
- Accessories & Equipment 128
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 131
- Body & Frame 58
- Maintenance 102
- Brakes 97
- Restraints 48
- Drivelines & Axles 24
- Steering 65
- Electrical 115
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 198
- Transmission 161
- Engine Performance 424
- Steering Wheel Bolt 24
- Air Bag Module Bolts 72
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1991 940
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 91V010000Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.
- Seat Belts — front › anchorage · 91V075000Consequence of defect: safety belt misuse could cause the seat occupant to face greater risk of inj.
Owners have filed 11 complaints and Volvo has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 1991 940. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1991 940 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1991 940?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1991 model year, covering the 2.3L I4 and 2.3L I4 across the T Wagon 4-Door, T Sedan 4-Door, SE Wagon 4-Door, GLE Wagon 4-Door, GLE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 1991 940 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1991 940, covering fuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 1991 940 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1991 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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