Replacing the air cleaner (ACL)
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.
NOTE:
The graphics are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the graphics always corresponds to the text.
Preparations
Remove:
- the cable from the battery negative terminal. First read Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead
- the cable from the battery positive terminal
- the battery.
Removing the air cleaner (ACL) housing
Remove:
- the connectors from the mass air flow (MAF) sensor and the assisted air control valve. Disconnect the connectors, vacuum hoses and wiring from the air cleaner (ACL) housing
- the assisted air control valve from the air cleaner (ACL) housing
- the inlet hose from the terminal on the mass air flow (MAF) sensor
- the preheating hose.
Fig 2: Releasing Clip Holding Fresh Air Intake On Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing And Lifting Off Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing Assembly
Remove:
- the screws for the relay box. Move the box to one side
- the screws for the air cleaner (ACL) housing.
Release the clip holding the fresh air intake on the air cleaner (ACL) housing. Lift off the air cleaner (ACL) housing assembly.
Installing the air cleaner (ACL) housing
Position the air cleaner (ACL) housing.
Install:
- the screws for the air cleaner (ACL) housing
- the screws for the relay box
- the preheating hose
- the inlet hose
- the assisted air control valve.
Reconnect the vacuum hoses, connectors and wiring.
Installing the battery
Install:
- the battery
- the cable on the battery positive terminal
- the cable on the battery negative terminal. First read Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead .