Remove the Front Exhaust Pipe

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: Exhaust Manifold

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the wiring for the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) from the connector.
The oxygen sensor (O2S) does not need to be removed if the front exhaust pipe is hung up
the rubber mounting for the muffler
the bushings (D4192T)
the mounting for the exhaust manifold.