Remove the Front Cross Member

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: Front Cross Member

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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

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Slacken off the center and rear cross members.

Remove the screw so that the cross member hangs free.