How to: Volvo C30 S40 V50 C70 Cabin Air Filter Replacement

How to replace the cabin filter on a Volvo C30. The same procedure also applied to the Volvo S40, Volvo V50, and Volvo C70 models as well. A dirty or plugged cabin filter can cause poor heating or ac performance. It’ll reduce airflow, cause foul odours, and can put excessive strain on your hvac fan. #oemtools Tools/Supplies Needed: -3/8” ratchet -10mm 3/8” drive -7mm 3/8” drive -3” extension 3/8” drive -vacuum -light Procedure: -move the seat back as far as possible -then pull out and push up your telescopic steering as far as possible -I removed the floor mat, you can vacuum the area if you wish and laid down a shop coat -remove the gas pedal which is held in with three 10mm nuts -to disconnect the electrical connector which is on the right side, push in the tang and push up the connector -remove the gas pedal pull the carpet back and there will be three 7mm bolts which need to be removed on the duct cap -after those bolts have been removed, you can now pop off the cover -grab onto the cabin filter and remove it from the duct -using a vacuum, clean up the debris from the duct -this should be done so it doesn’t plug the new filter or debris doesn’t wander into other parts of the hvac system -compare the old and new filters to ensure they are the same -the cabin filter does have a specific orientation for flow -typically it does have a flow arrow, demonstrating which way the air moves, so that arrow should be pointing towards the rear of the car -install the new filter...