Removing the solenoid valve

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 Gas Pipe Connections

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE:

Always clean around any connections that will be disconnected. This is to prevent contaminants from entering the system.

Remove:

the guard for the gas tank
the gas pipe
the connector
the screw for the solenoid
the solenoid on the valve
the valve. Drain the tank. See Draining the gas tank .