Removing the charge air cooler (CAC)
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.
Remove:
- The air intake hose
- The idling hose
- The 2 cooler mountings at the top
- Automatic transmission: Remove the screw. Move the charge air cooler (CAC) as far to the right as possible. Press out the air cooler
- Lift the cooler off the charge air cooler (CAC) mounting. Move the cooler backwards
- Carefully lift out the charge air cooler (CAC).