Removing the fan shroud

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Inlet Pipe And Evaporative Emission System Valve

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the inlet pipe to the air cleaner (ACL) housing.

Disconnect the 2 x connectors, for the engine cooling fan (FC).

Remove:

The evaporative emission system (EVAP) valve from the engine cooling fan (FC) shroud
the four tie straps that hold the cable harness secure at the fan shroud.

NOTE:

Certain vehicles have three tie straps and a clip holding the cable harness at the fan shroud.

Lift out the hose for the expansion tank from the holders on top of the fan shroud

Remove both the screws holding the fan shroud

Carefully lift up the engine cooling fan (FC).