RKI: how to change out fresh air filter in 2003 XC70n dashboard?

Discussion in 'Volvo C70' started by Norm Balog, Oct 4, 2003.

  1. Norm Balog

    Norm Balog Guest

    For a $17.95 air filter, the local dealer is asking $109 plus tax to replace
    the fresh air filter in my 2003 cross-country.

    I told them to kiss off; that I had had enough of their inflated prices and
    poor service (remind me to tell you about the wrong antenna wiring harness
    the factory installed in my car sometime and the 8 months of hell the local
    DARCARS dealership has put me through and how another dealer/tech saw the
    problem right away) and would do it myself.

    Now the question is, is there an EASY way to do this?
    I've delivered babies and first assisted in surgeries, and built my own
    airplane, but without directions, this task is a little daunting at first
    glance.

    Thanks in advance.

    --
    Norm Balog, DO
    Family Medicine, Firearms counseling
    NRA instructor: pistol, personal protection,
    home firearms safety
    socialist occupied Maryland
     
    Norm Balog, Oct 4, 2003
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  2. Norm Balog

    Patrik Guest

    Hello!

    The cabin filter is very easy to replace at least on older s/v70's.
    Below is a link. Takes about 5 min.
    Mind boggling that they take $100+ to do it!

    http://www.volvospeed.com/maintence.htm#Filters
    Tips:
    * Also loosen the drain hose under screw no 2. Its much easier to get
    your hand in if you do.
    * Buy a carbon replacent filter. Works better than Volvo stock.

    /Patrix, Sweden
     
    Patrik, Oct 15, 2003
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  3. [Patrik] (15 Oct 2003 04:23:47 -0700):
    How good are carbon filters with moisture?

    Got a lot of dew on the windows, even though I have ECC.
    Other tricks to get rid of the dew?

    (not sure if dew is the right word here, but I think you understand me :)
     
    Svein Tore Sølvik, Oct 15, 2003
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  4. Norm Balog

    Patrik Guest

    You mean condenstaion/fog on the inside of the windows?

    My old filter was extremley clogged. Like a very used vaccum bag. When
    I replaced it with the carbon filter I hardly smell anything from
    trucks and old cars anymore. It's an amazing difference.
    I sometimes had problems with fog before, but not anymore. This is
    most likely because my old filter was so totally clogged that it
    restricted airflow to the defogger, and not because a carbon filter is
    so much better in that aspect. The filter is to small to take care of
    any moist i think. But active carbon filters pick up small particles
    and diesel exhaust fumes better, and reduces smell more.

    Moist/condesation is often a sign of water leaking in somewhere.
    Check behind the door panels, the luggage compartment and kickpanels
    for moist. At the base of the rear window there are sometimes leaks.
    Check that all drainpipes are clean.
    Find that leak and seal it! ;-)
    /Patrik
     
    Patrik, Oct 16, 2003
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  5. Norm Balog

    G Klein Guest

    On the 2003 Car the cabin filter is under the passenger
    side of the US market remove the trim 2 torx 25 screws
    then you will see a white box with a black plastic
    cover on the bottom this cover is held in by 4 Torx 25
    screws remove the screws & cover remove your filter on
    the XC70 it most likely has the larger filter installed
    remove filter install new filter reassemble all removed
    parts job done
    Glenn
     
    G Klein, Oct 16, 2003
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  6. [Patrik] (16 Oct 2003 07:40:50 -0700):

    Where are the drainpipes? Any websites that describe them?

    Thanks :)
     
    Svein Tore Sølvik, Oct 17, 2003
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  7. Norm Balog

    Patrik Guest

    You have the drainpipes in front of the windshield. Pour some water
    over the windshield and check that it flows freely down the
    drainpipes. Leaves and stuff often clogs them.
    The drainholes are att the bottom of the doors and at the trunk below
    the rear window. If any of these are clogged, moist and rust builds up
    and eventually the water gets into your car instead of going trough
    the drains! Not good...

    /Patrik
     
    Patrik, Oct 17, 2003
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