Removing the battery and battery shelf
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 battery.
NOTE:
If the car has cruise control, remove the vacuum hose and the connector before the vacuum pump is detached.
Remove the screws from the battery shelf.
Release the cable harness from the clamp.
Remove the hose clamp from the battery shelf.