Removing the air baffle and splash guard under the engine

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: Removing Air Baffle And Splash Guard Under Engine

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

both the front wheels
the screws for the splash guard under the engine
the screws for the air baffle.

Press in the catches holding the air baffle and remove it.