Compressing the Spring
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.
- Install the hooks on the tool over the 7 spring spirals (6 spirals for Nivomat)
- Compress the spring by pumping the tool, always ensuring that the spring is correctly positioned in the catches
- Compress the spring until it is released.