Remove the front cross 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: Front Cross Member

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Remove:

the 4 screws
the 2 screws for the rubber mounting of the exhaust pipe
the brake pipe from its holders
the member.

Fig 2: Center And Rear Cross Members

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Slacken off the center and rear cross members.

Remove the screw so that the cross member hangs free.