Exposing the sub-frame

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 Cable Duct Screw And Ground Lead Screw

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Remove:

the screw for the cable duct
the screw for the ground lead.

Fig 2: Front Engine Pad Screw

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Remove the screw for the front engine pad.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pipe For Steering Gear, Screw Clip For Steering Gear Return Line And Fuel Line For Engine Block Heater

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Remove:

the oil pipe for the steering gear from the snap fasteners along the sub-frame
the screw clip for the steering gear return line
the fuel line for the engine block heater and the engine block heater (if applicable) on the left side of the sub-frame.

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Rod To Engine Screws

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Remove the 4 screws holding the torque rod to the engine.

Fig 5: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Links

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Remove the anti-roll bar links from the anti-roll bar on both sides. Counterhold using a Torx wrench so that the ball joint boot is not damaged.