Removing bumper

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: Cable Harness Clip And Screw

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NOTE: Do not damage the paintwork when removing the bumper.

Remove:

the right and left-hand turn signal lamps
the screw (A) on the left and right-hand sides
the clip (B) for the cable harness in the bumper.

If necessary remove:

outside temperature sensor
the coupling for the headlamp wiper
the hose for the headlamp wiper by the T-coupling.

Fig 2: Air Baffle And Connector

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Remove the air baffle.

Remove the switch for the sidemarker lamp.

Remove the switch for the fog lamps.

NOTE: Remove the fuse by the air cleaner and disconnect the ground lead if the car is equipped with an engine block heater.

Fig 3: Bumper Clips And Screws

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Remove:

the two clips (A)
the four screws for the bumper
the bumper.

If the car is equipped with headlamp wipers fold the headlamp wipers forward.