Replacing the battery in your Volvo XC60 is an important maintenance task. A good battery prevents unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs down the road, maintaining the integrity of your vehicle’s electrical system. Typically, a car battery only lasts three to five years before it needs to be replaced. We recommend regular inspection at the three-year mark to ensure the battery is still in good shape. For more information, see our guide ‘2008-2017 Volvo XC60 – How to Check the Car Battery Condition”, where we show you how to check the status of your battery using a YOUCANIC battery tester. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for safe battery replacement.
Battery Size
- MTP-48/H6
- Dimensions: 10 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches
- Capacity: 70 AH
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 730
- MT-92/T7
- Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches
- Capacity: 80 AH
- Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 720
Required Tools
- Socket or box wrench 13 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm, and M8 30mm.
- Battery cleaning supplies: Terminal cleaning brush, battery cleaner solution, and paper towels.
- Protective gear: gloves and goggles.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Ensure your 2008-2017 Volvo XC60 is turned off, on level ground, and in park.
- The battery in the 2008-2017 Volvo XC60 is located towards the back of the engine bay under a cover.
- Remove the cover and rubber molding to reveal the battery (360).
- Disconnect the terminals using a socket wrench. Start with the negative connection (-).
- Then, disconnect the positive connection (+).
⚠️Warning: Wear gloves to protect your skin if the terminals are corroded. - Disconnect the ventilation hose, and remove the screw holding the battery in place.
- Before removing the old battery, note the location of the terminals because you will need to place the new battery in the same orientation. The positive terminal and the negative must be easily accessible.
- Before installing the new battery, check the condition of the battery tray and clean it if necessary. Carefully slide the new battery in place, ensuring no wires will be stuck underneath, and reconnect the ventilation hose.
- Secure the battery in place by screwing the battery hold down back in place.
- Reconnect the terminals in reverse order, connecting the positive terminal first and then the negative terminal last.
- Finally, ensure all connections are clean and tight, and put the rubber molding and cover back in place.
- Check your dashboard and instrument cluster for any warning lights.
This information was taken from the 2015 Volvo XC60 Owner’s Manual. Please refer to your manual for exact specifications.
Post-Installation Steps
- Double check the battery condition using the YOUCANIC battery tester after installing to make sure you have a good battery.
- Check and observe the charging of the battery with vehicle load and without load.
- Check all dashboard warning lights. You may need to use an OBD-II scanner to erase all the fault codes. Turn off and start the engine after deleting to check if there are warning lights that will stay.
- Test all electrical systems, such as power windows, radio/multimedia, interior lights, and exterior lights.
- Reset vehicle electronics as needed. If the one-touch automatic function is not working. Pressing the buttons fully close or fully open for about 5 seconds may reset the one-touch automatic function to go back to its normal operation.
- Remember to record the date when you replace the battery including the test result for future reference.
Warning Signs of Battery Failure
- Flickering infotainment system with the dashboard.
- Battery warning light on the dashboard.
- Performing frequent jump-starting of the vehicle.
- Failure of electrical system. (e.g., slow up and down of the power windows).
- Slow engine cranking.
Important Notes
- Compare the old and new battery specifications.
- Ensure proper terminal connection.
- Clean all mounting surfaces thoroughly.
- Use protective gear when handling batteries.
- Dispose of the old battery properly at a recycling center.
References
- 2015 Volvo XC60 Owner’s Manual – Volvo Support