Removing the Rear Suspension Assembly

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.

Positioning the lifting table

Fig 1: Positioning Lifting Table With Fixture Under Tank And Link Arms

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Place the lifting table with fixture under the tank and link arms. See illustration.

CAUTION: Secure the front part of the differential to the lifting table. This prevents the rear suspension from tipping backward when lowered.

Removing the tank strap bolts

Fig 2: Identifying Tank Strap Bolt

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Remove the tank strap bolts from both sides.

Removing the rear axle member bolts.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts Securing Rear Axle Member To Body

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Remove the bolts securing the rear axle member to the body on both sides.

Lowering the rear suspension with fuel tank

Fig 4: Lowering Rear Suspension And Fuel Tank

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Carefully lower the rear suspension and fuel tank about 30 cm.

Check that the fuel filler pipe is clear of the wheel arch lining.

NOTE: Check also that the fuel line between the fuel level sensor and the ejector pump does not foul the body during lowering.

NOTE: Check that the brake pipes are clear.

Removing the fuel lines.

Fig 5: Fuel Lines Secured To Mountings

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CAUTION: Note the position of the fuel lines on the tank so that they are given corresponding positions on the new tank.

Unhook the fuel lines from their mountings.

CAUTION: Plug the disconnected fuel line fittings with part number 1203219-9 (door button 200/700/900) to prevent fuel spills.

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Line From Fuel Pump

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Remove:

the fuel lines from the fuel pump and ejector pump, use special tool 9995666
fuel line attachments between the fuel pump and fuel filter.

NOTE: Do not remove the fuel line between the fuel pump and the ejector pump.

Removing the fuel lines from the clips

Fig 7: Fuel Lines Secured To Mountings

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Remove the return line from the ejector pump (left-hand side).

Remove the pump units

Fig 8: Identifying Pump Unit And Special Tool 9995485

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Remove:

pump unit on left-hand side
pump unit on right-hand side. Use special tool 9995485 .