Dear Sir, your video's are very good. I am most impressed with the engineering of the Volvo cars after watching your trailer hitch and brake change video's. I am aware of the reliability issues with current models but the design and engineering is no-doubt excellent.
Thanks for the video, is very helpfull. Only 1 question: If you don't take it to the dealership to program it, do the lights still work to connect the trailer?
Great guide, the extensive explanation is much appreciated. One question: do you have the specs for the 4x flange nuts and 4x bolts at 26:58? I have bought a second hand tow bar which is missing those parts. If there is no order number in the documents, the dimensions would be great, thanks!
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Super erklärt . Ganz schöne Arbeit
Thank you Sir! Love the extra attention to showing the parts and the attachment points.
This was an excellent and extremely detailed video. Thank you for taking the time to produce it.
Amazingly detailed step by step how-to. Thank you.
Thank you very much!
Just completed the install on a 2025 XC-40 today. This video was a great reference.
Dear Sir, your video's are very good. I am most impressed with the engineering of the Volvo cars after watching your trailer hitch and brake change video's. I am aware of the reliability issues with current models but the design and engineering is no-doubt excellent.
Very helpful - thank you!
Thank you very much!!!!
Thanks for the video, is very helpfull. Only 1 question: If you don't take it to the dealership to program it, do the lights still work to connect the trailer?
Thank you! No, there is no power yet. You need to do the software update.
Great tutorial -- I will bookmark it for when I am ready =D -- where do you find the torque specs by the way?
Thank you! You can find the manual online.
Great guide, the extensive explanation is much appreciated. One question: do you have the specs for the 4x flange nuts and 4x bolts at 26:58? I have bought a second hand tow bar which is missing those parts. If there is no order number in the documents, the dimensions would be great, thanks!
Thank you! Sorry, we don't have the exact specs for the bolts. I would try the Volvo parts department. They should have this info.
Yeaaa I’m letting the dealer do this haha
The 40A fuse, Is there not one...
Our vehicle had the fuse. If it is missing, you will need one.
Fuse info is missing in video for complete, otherwise a very nice video
Volvo was an excellentcar , but now ! not more than Chinese junk