Removing the Central Front-Rear Member

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Fig 1: Central Front-Rear Member

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the front engine splash guard
the heat deflector plate from the drive shaft. Remove the two mounting screws on the engine at the front and rear
the four mounting screws for the central front-rear member.

Remove the two screws from the engine mountings. Remove the central front-rear member.