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 drive shaft heat shield
The nuts from the engine rubbers
The bolts front and rear
The two bolts from the engine rubbers and remove the longitudinal beam from the car.