Removing the cable harness

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: Engine Cable Harness

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Disconnect the connectors from the engine.

NOTE: Note the position of all the mounting points for the cable harness.

Remove:

the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
the cable from the bracket
the cover over the injectors (pull the cover off)
the injectors
the throttle position (TP) sensor
idle air control (IAC) valve
the cable guide by slackening off one screw and a nut
the switch for the tail lamp
move the entire cable harness to one side.