Raise the car

Fig 1: Locating Flange Joint Nuts And Clamps

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the front exhaust pipe from the manifold, 2 nuts.

NOTE: Be careful with the sealing ring. If it is dropped on the floor a new sealing ring must be installed.

Remove:

3 screws on the cross member and loosen the fourth screw. Twist the cross member to one side.
The clamp between the front and rear exhaust pipes and lower the front exhaust pipe.
splash guard under engine.