Front-Rear Member

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: Central Front-Rear Member

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the heat shield from the rear engine mounting
the nuts from the two screws that run through the engine pads
the front and rear screws (4 in total)
the two screws that run through the engine pads. Lift the front-rear member down.