Im a volvo tech, i only came here to see the comments calling it stupid, or a pain in the ass. But this video is honestly perfect, and has better instructions then volvo's
Wow! thank you so much! I have a Volvo C70 and I would not say that I'm a car guy but your instructions definitely boosted my confidence so that I can do this for myself versus $100 minimum charge at the dealer.
Possibly one of the most challenging jobs I’ve tackled on a car in years! RHD model and eventually had to unplug ECU and drop it down, however access was still impossible, strange with a car that has a full dealer history it would appear this filter had never been changed, I wonder why? Thanks for the video. Regards from Scotland🚗🚗
At 72 years old this will be a job for my local garage ! Serviced the car myself recently, but draw the line at replacing that awkward filter, can't be struggling like that !
Had a look through your video to help me out. With mine being a UK model, cabin filter location was on the passenger side. Did this make it easier? Definitely not! 😂 involved removing the CEM unit and it’s housing bracket to get to it, but all in all took about an hour. Thanks for your great walkthroughs :)
I am following suit as well. Just picked up a 08 C30 T5. Planning out the maintenance schedule to get all these jobs done (filters, plugs, etc.). These videos are giving me a great peace of mind before tackling the work.
Great video and commentary. I own a C30 2010 model and would love to see a video on installing a Bluetooth system that allows audio music streaming. Hacking the existing handsfree would be ideal, or at least a mod that doesn't look too messy/aftermarket..
Thank you! Unfortunately mine is an 07, so it doesn't have the handsfree feature. You might be able to install a Grom system. I have an MP3 cd player which is all I use, I don't even use the AUX port behind the waterfall.
I just got my C30 yesterday with BT. However I know there are BT receivers on ebay for $10 or less you can buy that come with a dual 1/8" plug. Plug one end to the receiver, the other into the 1/8" jack on the car, then use your phone to connect it to the receiver. Set the cars audio source to the audio jack, and you'll be able to play music from your phone into the car. My Samsung S7 has a low volume output but I'm about to test the cars Amp using a USB stick and my 1/8" jack.
Thanks for the demo buddy, a quick question if I may, my cabin is full of fumes when running the heaters (fine when heaters are not blowing) in your opinion would you consider this the cabin filter (just before I go through what you did here 😂). Thanks again 🤞🏻
For all you guys complaining about The Volvo guys beeing bad engineers. This is a Ford design. Everywere you read it says FoMoCo (ford motor company) The procedure on a ford focus is exactly the same, uses the same filter. Even the stupid door for the filter with 3 screws is identical. Stupid fucking ford engineers, I just went through this on my beloved Volvo V50 and I swore a lot thinking that this is typical ford stupidity, and I was unfortunatley right after a bit of research. 😂😂😂 Thank god for the 2,4 liter, 5 cylinder Volvo engine i have in mine. Love this engine
For RHD, it's still a headache to replace. To get access to those bolts, you'll need to remove the passenger side fuse tray beneath the glovebox. 1. Lower the tray by loosening the two wingnuts 2. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the fuse tray, remembering which colours go where. Most have levers to release and replace them. 3. Maneuver the fuse tray forward out of the bracket so it is no longer in the way 4. Optional: Remove the bracket by removing the two nuts. Now you should be able to get to those three bolts holding in the cover to the cabin air filter
@@4DIYers please consider pinning this to the top of the comments for hopefuls like me thinking right-hand drive would be easy :) overall great c30 content!
@@4DIYers It's really not that bad but it's under the windshield apron and you have to remove the wiper arms. And fitting the plastic apron back into place can be annoying. Being outside the cabin those filters get really nasty too.
Helpful! If you are RHD you don’t need to remove the pedal but you will need to unbolt the fuse box (two plastic screws). The fuse box bracket can be a bit of a pain, but I would leave it in and persevere!
I lost the bolts from the filter cover. could you please tell me what diameter pitch and length of bolts are used there. or just a bolt pattern. Thanks.
My buddy is replacing his now, and I didn't believe him when he said it's recommended to REMOVE THE GAS PEDAL to replace the cabin air filter...Like, why? That wasn't the best option, but somebody signed off on it anyway...
However difficult you think this will be it will be harder. Im not exsperienced with mechanical things but I have child sized hands and im only 27 but i could barely get my hands and a tool up here to turn the ratchet and get the pedal and the top air filter bolt is a nightmare to put back on. In the end i feel accomplished and have AC but not for the faint of heart.
Thank you for the feedback and happy to hear you were able to do it. This job definitely takes loads of patience and it makes other repairs seem much easier lol. If you're seeking additional repair videos for this car, I have plenty more, along with some being released in the future too.
The first time I was doing it I thought that this is impossible to be that complex and badly engineered. My back and hip hurt for days after that "easy" procedure. Now I am procastinating the next change as much as possible.... :)
You said right hand drive would be easier.Well,that's not entirely true.Instead of playing with the acceleration pedal,you have to take the fuse box down and then you need to take the fuse box holder holder so you can replace the air filter
Three tiny screws & bolts, that’s ALL? Two get loosened and ‘adieus amigos’?? I assumed that per-design, the pedals require MORE securing measurements… Besides an Uber-ridiculous placement of a cabin air filter - the vision of 3 little screws (why only 3, not 8 or 10?)(Personally, I’d be ok with 30). The cabin air filter is soooooo-secured - it takes an hour to fish it out; but THE pedals, separating life from death, deserved 3 tiny screws - that’s all…? Hmmmmmm
@@ArtistIrinaSharie haha good humor, i changed mine yestoday, remove 3 nuts from gaspedal wire off 10min, only had 1 screw on middle at filter cover 7mm so easy out with that and filter out, but it was with the arrow pointing to the front = wrong flow direction and was screezed the wrong side up n down, so had a laugh about that and put in a new filter after some vaccum work and finished it up 30min for a first timer not so bad. Enjoy your day.
What a nightmare - really stupid engineering. I was wondering why my garage charge $100 to change this air filter. Now I know. Thanks for the video - I would have gone crazy DIYing....
THIS IS NOT WHERE THE CABIN AIR FILTER IS LOCATED ON A 2000 C70 CONVERTIBLE. ON A 2000 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE IT IS UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS REMOVE TWO SCREWS AND DISCONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE, THEN LIFT UP THE PLASTIC PANEL, SLIDE THE OLD ONE OUT AND PUT THE NEW ONE IN. IT IS A SIMPLE 5 MINUTE JOB.
So I'm in the middle of doing this right now and all I can say is #$@&##$@ 😡 what a frustrating place to put this filter. If you're about to under take this....be warned that it willl be frustrating, uncomfortable, and you'll get angry at least 50 times during the whole thing.
You are the envy of many owners lol. I believe yours is under the windshield cowl, if it's the same as the S70. This one just applies to the P1 platform.
Acabo de cambiar mi filtro de nuevo y sigue diciendo que es mucho trabajo una hora te lleva, es más fácil cambiar filtro de aceite, aceite y filtro de aire del motor, te lleva menos tiempo. I still think that this is the worst place to put the air filter system
whoever designed this filter location should be fired and trialed for stupidity. whay couldn't it be on the passenger side ? where there is nothing to be removed just to change a filter.🤔
Im a volvo tech, i only came here to see the comments calling it stupid, or a pain in the ass. But this video is honestly perfect, and has better instructions then volvo's
Thank you so much for the feedback, greatly appreciated!
Just finished replacing the filter. Thanks for the video! It’s such a pain in the ass, even with the pedal removed 😂
Awesome to hear and happy I could help!
Headlight removal design, 1 pull pin, Filter change (serviceable item) 1 hours work
Love the headlight design, hate the cabin filter design lol.
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Only an hour?
I never used it before and did it all under 25 minutes. Excellent design
I just said the same thing about checking the transmission fluid!! 🥹
Absolute worst placement of an air filter.
I do mine every year and don't take the gas pedal off.
I find swearing a lot is helpful.
Hi Stephen, like your humour !
Just changed, agree with you.
@@Jan-eh7nf Still swearing or was it easy this time ?
@@elgen13Next change will be easy once you've done it.
@@Jan-eh7nf Just did mine again. F-Bombs galore.
I don't find it any easier.
Wow! thank you so much! I have a Volvo C70 and I would not say that I'm a car guy but your instructions definitely boosted my confidence so that I can do this for myself versus $100 minimum charge at the dealer.
I just suffered through this project. Thanks for the excellent video.
Happy to help and thank you :)
Thank you Poland for manufacturing this filter
Great how-to DIY video! Will tackle this tomorrow. 👍🏻
Possibly one of the most challenging jobs I’ve tackled on a car in years! RHD model and eventually had to unplug ECU and drop it down, however access was still impossible, strange with a car that has a full dealer history it would appear this filter had never been changed, I wonder why? Thanks for the video. Regards from Scotland🚗🚗
Glad to hear you got it replaced and thank you so much for the kind words!
Added annoyance of seat runner digging in my back while doing filter. Ford focus is exactly same struggle.
At 72 years old this will be a job for my local garage ! Serviced the car myself recently, but draw the line at replacing that awkward filter, can't be struggling like that !
Had a look through your video to help me out. With mine being a UK model, cabin filter location was on the passenger side. Did this make it easier? Definitely not! 😂 involved removing the CEM unit and it’s housing bracket to get to it, but all in all took about an hour. Thanks for your great walkthroughs :)
Happy to help and thank you for the feedback too!
hey i need to change mine, where can i buy this filter?
Thanks for video. I had previous filter installed wrong. Whoever designed this system needs to be prosecuted for being stupid!
Thank you!
Thanks for the video! This helped me to do the job. Also looking your other Volvo maintenance videos!
Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback!
I am following suit as well. Just picked up a 08 C30 T5. Planning out the maintenance schedule to get all these jobs done (filters, plugs, etc.). These videos are giving me a great peace of mind before tackling the work.
Thank you for this. A PITA to change, but got it done.... 2007 V50 with 127K and it looks like it was first filter change... it was pretty nasty.
Great video and commentary. I own a C30 2010 model and would love to see a video on installing a Bluetooth system that allows audio music streaming. Hacking the existing handsfree would be ideal, or at least a mod that doesn't look too messy/aftermarket..
Thank you! Unfortunately mine is an 07, so it doesn't have the handsfree feature. You might be able to install a Grom system. I have an MP3 cd player which is all I use, I don't even use the AUX port behind the waterfall.
I just got my C30 yesterday with BT. However I know there are BT receivers on ebay for $10 or less you can buy that come with a dual 1/8" plug. Plug one end to the receiver, the other into the 1/8" jack on the car, then use your phone to connect it to the receiver. Set the cars audio source to the audio jack, and you'll be able to play music from your phone into the car.
My Samsung S7 has a low volume output but I'm about to test the cars Amp using a USB stick and my 1/8" jack.
You are one of my favorite youtubers
Thanks for the demo buddy, a quick question if I may, my cabin is full of fumes when running the heaters (fine when heaters are not blowing) in your opinion would you consider this the cabin filter (just before I go through what you did here 😂). Thanks again 🤞🏻
Mines the same did you figure it out thanks in advance
Well done lad, a good clear video.👍
Thank you!
Thanks for this video. I need to do this to my 2004 impala. I am original owner, just never got around to it
No problem :) Hopefully the replacement is much easier than this one.
For all you guys complaining about The Volvo guys beeing bad engineers. This is a Ford design. Everywere you read it says FoMoCo (ford motor company)
The procedure on a ford focus is exactly the same, uses the same filter. Even the stupid door for the filter with 3 screws is identical.
Stupid fucking ford engineers, I just went through this on my beloved Volvo V50 and I swore a lot thinking that this is typical ford stupidity, and I was unfortunatley right after a bit of research. 😂😂😂
Thank god for the 2,4 liter, 5 cylinder Volvo engine i have in mine. Love this engine
And stupid Volvo for implementing this terrible design
@@CarnivalAXdidn't have much of a choice considering Ford owned them at the time
go to the same spot, but oposite side. There you find where you shud open it. you'll find 2 small flaps to push together, and then bull the hatch.
For RHD, it's still a headache to replace. To get access to those bolts, you'll need to remove the passenger side fuse tray beneath the glovebox.
1. Lower the tray by loosening the two wingnuts
2. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the fuse tray, remembering which colours go where. Most have levers to release and replace them.
3. Maneuver the fuse tray forward out of the bracket so it is no longer in the way
4. Optional: Remove the bracket by removing the two nuts.
Now you should be able to get to those three bolts holding in the cover to the cabin air filter
Great tips, thank you for sharing!
@@4DIYers please consider pinning this to the top of the comments for hopefuls like me thinking right-hand drive would be easy :) overall great c30 content!
Good Video, didn't take me long, This isn't as bad as a P80 platform at least Lol.
Thank you! How bad is the P80 version?
@@4DIYers It's really not that bad but it's under the windshield apron and you have to remove the wiper arms. And fitting the plastic apron back into place can be annoying. Being outside the cabin those filters get really nasty too.
Great video, very helpfull. Thanks
Thank you :)
Bonjour, merci pour votre vidéo, efficace et technique. Bonne continuation et bonne route.
Merci beaucoup!
It helps a lot if you remove the under dash panel.
Super handy, thanks!
Helpful! If you are RHD you don’t need to remove the pedal but you will need to unbolt the fuse box (two plastic screws). The fuse box bracket can be a bit of a pain, but I would leave it in and persevere!
Thank you for the feedback and tips!
Great tutorial and explanation on cabin filter replacement. aloha and mahalo.
I lost the bolts from the filter cover. could you please tell me what diameter pitch and length of bolts are used there. or just a bolt pattern. Thanks.
Another great videos! I want that car so bad
Thank you! It's definitely a cool little car, a lot of fun to drive.
Thanks man!!!
Great vid!
Thank you :)
@@4DIYers Are you planning on making a video on removing the dashboard? I could use som heltp to get to the small actuator for the air distribution.
My buddy is replacing his now, and I didn't believe him when he said it's recommended to REMOVE THE GAS PEDAL to replace the cabin air filter...Like, why? That wasn't the best option, but somebody signed off on it anyway...
Hi. I have a righthand drive Volvo S40 T5. Is the filter still on the left hand side. In my car the fuse box is there.
However difficult you think this will be it will be harder. Im not exsperienced with mechanical things but I have child sized hands and im only 27 but i could barely get my hands and a tool up here to turn the ratchet and get the pedal and the top air filter bolt is a nightmare to put back on. In the end i feel accomplished and have AC but not for the faint of heart.
Thank you for the feedback and happy to hear you were able to do it. This job definitely takes loads of patience and it makes other repairs seem much easier lol. If you're seeking additional repair videos for this car, I have plenty more, along with some being released in the future too.
So is it on left hand side on right hand drive models also
Idk why don't you look for yourself?
Yes
James Stutts oh helpful....
Wow! Can they make it more impossible?
Not a job I look forward too in the future lol. The engine air filter is easy though.
The first time I was doing it I thought that this is impossible to be that complex and badly engineered. My back and hip hurt for days after that "easy" procedure. Now I am procastinating the next change as much as possible.... :)
Okay this is ridicilous for sure, but its not an impossible task!
You said right hand drive would be easier.Well,that's not entirely true.Instead of playing with the acceleration pedal,you have to take the fuse box down and then you need to take the fuse box holder holder so you can replace the air filter
By removing gas pedal, i'm guessing it doesn't need any calibration or such?
No need for any calibration.
Three tiny screws & bolts, that’s ALL? Two get loosened and ‘adieus amigos’?? I assumed that per-design, the pedals require MORE securing measurements… Besides an Uber-ridiculous placement of a cabin air filter - the vision of 3 little screws (why only 3, not 8 or 10?)(Personally, I’d be ok with 30). The cabin air filter is soooooo-secured - it takes an hour to fish it out; but THE pedals, separating life from death, deserved 3 tiny screws - that’s all…? Hmmmmmm
@@ArtistIrinaSharie haha good humor, i changed mine yestoday, remove 3 nuts from gaspedal wire off 10min, only had 1 screw on middle at filter cover 7mm so easy out with that and filter out, but it was with the arrow pointing to the front = wrong flow direction and was screezed the wrong side up n down, so had a laugh about that and put in a new filter after some vaccum work and finished it up 30min for a first timer not so bad. Enjoy your day.
Thxx good vid
Thank you!
Why the heck the engineer who build that system decided to put the filter in there?
Was it too hard to put it in behind the glove box?
🤬🤬🤬
How long does it take to change the vent filter
Up to 2hrs depending how easy the replacement goes. This isn't a fun job by any means, super awkward workspace.
What a nightmare - really stupid engineering. I was wondering why my garage charge $100 to change this air filter. Now I know. Thanks for the video - I would have gone crazy DIYing....
No problem, happy I could help! By far the worst design I have ever experienced lol.
This cat did this in 4 minutes, it took me AN HOUR to replace this.
I’m paying someone next time to do this.
It definitely took a lot longer than the video length lol.
Having seen this video I too will be getting my local garage to change it !
would the 1.6 diesel version c30 have one too ?
Yes it would.
hated every moment of doing this
Just replaced my cabin air filter on my S40, took too long, oh well
Arrow pointing to rear of car right?
No idiot
Yes it has to be.
THIS IS NOT WHERE THE CABIN AIR FILTER IS LOCATED ON A 2000 C70 CONVERTIBLE. ON A 2000 VOLVO C70 CONVERTIBLE IT IS UNDER THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS REMOVE TWO SCREWS AND DISCONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE, THEN LIFT UP THE PLASTIC PANEL, SLIDE THE OLD ONE OUT AND PUT THE NEW ONE IN. IT IS A SIMPLE 5 MINUTE JOB.
Yes I know, it's a different generation. This video only applies to the P1 platform. Yours is part of the P80 platform.
Not insulting your comment but it reminded me of “NOW DEAR TRAVELER IF YOU WILL ANSWER MY RIDDLES THREE!!!”
So I'm in the middle of doing this right now and all I can say is #$@&##$@ 😡 what a frustrating place to put this filter. If you're about to under take this....be warned that it willl be frustrating, uncomfortable, and you'll get angry at least 50 times during the whole thing.
Yep, the engineers definitely were not thinking on this one. To date, still by far the more ignorant cabin filter to replace.
What a stupid design by Volvo. Thanks for your help.
You’re welcome!
A bad solotion of Volvo that, its more space for cabinfilter of Right side or right hand drived car
Just changed and it fucking sucked so damn hard, I hated my life during this whole process and wondered what’s the point of life.
Yep, I had more than few choice of words lol. The designers were definitely out to lunch on this one.
Found out this procedure doesn’t apply to the first generation C70. Lucky me...
You are the envy of many owners lol. I believe yours is under the windshield cowl, if it's the same as the S70. This one just applies to the P1 platform.
Acabo de cambiar mi filtro de nuevo y sigue diciendo que es mucho trabajo una hora te lleva, es más fácil cambiar filtro de aceite, aceite y filtro de aire del motor, te lleva menos tiempo.
I still think that this is the worst place to put the air filter system
Not the same on the RHD C70
Prima geholpen
Happy to help! Thank you.
Dude I’m not taking out my fucking gas pedal
Took me about an hour. Removed the pedal and filter cap was 1 srew less. Still the worst ive seen by a mile.
FORD Not Volvo lol
What a stupid ass place to put a cabin filter, literally the only thing that Volvo made easy on these cars was headlight removal
lmao so far easy for me also is : oil filter - engine air filter - gearbox oil change - engine oil change - light bulb change...
whoever designed this filter location should be fired and trialed for stupidity. whay couldn't it be on the passenger side ? where there is nothing to be removed just to change a filter.🤔