Remove air cleaner (ACL) housing
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.
Pull the air intake backwards (towards the engine) so that it disconnects from its mounting under the front cover plate.
Disconnect the hose clamp for the air hose.
Remove all the air hoses and connectors from the air cleaner (ACL).
Remove the air cleaner (ACL) housing from its mountings. Pull it straight up.