How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 01-07 Volvo V70

Difficulty: Beginner · About 25 min · Volvo V70

Replace the cabin air filter, which sits behind the glove box, on a 2001-2007 Volvo V70.

Steps

1. Drop the glove box down

   Remove the two T25 screws from the kick panel below the glove box and pull it off, then open the glove box, release its damper piston and ear tabs, lower it, remove the eight T25 screws around its trim, and disconnect the glove box and dome light connectors before lifting it out.

2. Access and remove the old filter

   Take out the four T25 screws holding the filter housing cover, lower the cover, then pull the filter down and out.

3. Fit the new filter

   Slide the new filter into place, refit the housing cover, and tighten its four T25 screws.

4. Reinstall the glove box

   Reconnect the dome and glove box light connectors, set the box and trim back in the dash, tighten all eight T25 trim screws, press the box in to seat its ear tabs, reconnect the damper piston, then refit the kick panel with its two T25 screws.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.