Service Bulletin

Volvo Trucks North America

Greensboro, NC USA Trucks
Date Group No. Release Page
This Service Bulletin replaces SB 284100,
dated 10.2010. 5.2012 284 21 03 1( 9 )

Engine Control Module, Replacement

D11
Engine Control Module, Replacement

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This information covers the procedure for replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM)
on the Volvo D11 engines.

Contents
Engine Control Module (ECM), Replacement, page 2

Note: Information is subject to change without notice.

Illustrations are used for reference only and can differ slightly from the actual vehicle
being serviced. However, key components addressed in this information are represented
as accurately as possible.

Note: You MAY NOT replace an ECM without prior authorization from Volvo Trucks
North America.

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2841-03-02-01
Engine Control Module (ECM), Replacement
You must read and understand the precautions and
guidelines in Service Information, group 20, "General
Safety Practices, Engine" before performing this
procedure. If you are not properly trained and certified
in this procedure, ask your supervisor for training before
you perform it.

Removal
1
1
Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in
neutral.
2
2
Remove all cables from ground (negative) battery
terminals to prevent personal injury from electrical shock.

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3
3
Remove inner splash guard as an assembly.

Note: Some models may be equipped with fender

extenders, attached to the inner splash guard. Remove
these as an assembly.
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4
4
Loosen the clamps and remove the crankcase ventilation
inlet coupling hose.

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5
5
Remove the bolts mounting the upper and lower wiring
harness P-clamps to the ECM housing.

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6
6
Push the connector lock inward and rotate outward to
disconnect both the wiring harnesses from the ECM.

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7
7
Remove the ECM cooling plate bolts.

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8
8
Disconnect the oil supply line from the crankcase
ventilation separator. Move the line and secure it out of
the way of the ECM.

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9
9
Pull the cooling plate back away from the ECM and
secure it out of the way.

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10
10
Remove the mounting bolts and remove the ECM from
the engine block.

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Installation
Note: Make sure that the ECM contact surface is free of
dirt. If the ECM is painted in the region contacting the coil,
remove the paint to allow the most efficient cooling.

1
1
Place the ECM in position on the engine block and
install the mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts to
specification. Refer to Specifications in Group 20.

Note: Make sure that rubber isolators are correctly

installed and that the ground strap is grounded to the
engine block.

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2
2
Install the fuel cooling plate to the ECM and tighten the
mounting bolts to specification.

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3
3
Lubricate with clean engine oil and install a new O-ring
on the crankcase ventilation separator oil line. Connect
the oil line and tighten securely.

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4
4
Carefully connect the upper and lower wiring harnesses
to the ECM. Verify that connectors are locked in position.

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5
5
Install the bolts mounting the wiring harness P-clamps
to the ECM.

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6
6
Install the crankcase ventilation inlet coupling hose and
tighten the clamp securely.

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7
7
Install the inner splash guard as an assembly.
8
8
Install all previously removed cables to the ground
(negative) battery terminals.

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9
9
Connect VCADS Pro to the diagnostic connector and
program the ECM (if not yet programmed).
10
10
Start the engine and check that there are no fault codes.
11
11
Perform a Service Regeneration due to filter regeneration
information lost when the ECM is replaced.