Remove/install the heat exchanger

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Heat Exchanger

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: The heat exchanger can only be replaced if the fan housing is removed.

NOTE: In case of leakage, the O-rings can be replaced without removing the heat exchanger.

Remove the support plate, remove the cable ties and pipes, and replace the O-rings.

Remove the brackets from the support plate.

Carefully lift the holder over the guide pin.

Pull out the heat exchanger and pipes from the housing.

Remove the cable ties and pipes.

Replace the O-rings.

Check the seal.

Install in the reverse order.

Replace seal, if needed.

NOTE: Attach the support plate first, then the cable ties.