Installing 1986-1993 Volvo 240 Distributor Cap
Replace the distributor cap in your Volvo 240.
- Author: David Hodson
- Time required: 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Moderate
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A dirty or broken distributor cap may lead to a number of ignition problems in your Volvo 240. Consult your owner's manual for a regular interval to inspect your distributor cap for damage, excess wear, or carbon buildup.
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- Distributor Cap Check an online database or the parts counter of your local auto parts store for the correct model.
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Connect the spark plug wires to the new distributor cap one at a time. Mixing up the order will result in the engine not firing properly or at all.
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Pull straight up on the boot of the first spark plug wire to disconnect it from the distributor cap.
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Be sure to pull on the boot and not the wire itself. Spark plug wires are quite fragile and may break easily.
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Step 3
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Install the spark plug wire onto the new distributor cap and make sure it is seated properly.
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Continue to transfer each spark plug wire to the new distributor cap, maintaining the same arrangement of wires on the cap.
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Once all of the spark plug wires have been installed on the new distributor cap, set the cap aside.
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Step 4
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Use a flathead screwdriver to release the clip securing the distributor cap.
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Only one side of the distributor cap has a spot for the clip to rest. The new cap must be installed in the same orientation.
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Remove the old distributor cap.
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When installing the new distributor cap, don't forget to reconnect the center ignition coil wire.
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