Remove the front cross member

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Fig 1: Front Cross Member

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the 4 screws
the 2 screws for the rubber mounting of the exhaust pipe
the brake pipe from its holders
the member.

Fig 2: Center And Rear Cross Members

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Slacken off the center and rear cross members.

Remove the screw so that the cross member hangs free.