S40 (New) Engine 2.0D : - Oil filter change - is there an easier way?

johnnybguud · Apr 29th, 2017, 10:57

Why does the oil Filter change have to be so difficult to perform? I changed the oil of my 2.0D Volvo S40 yesterday attempting to follow several sources and in the end an youtube video proved to be the most helpful ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSFAT4Q_MQ ).

Even my Hayne's guide told me the fuel filter would lift up to give place for the oil filter to be removed, but that's not the case in my car!!

Has anyone come across the same problem as me? What would you advise? This is a snap of my engine and the location of the engine filter:

I removed (1) and also (2). The idea is to remove (1) and then stretch your hand under the pipe to take out the filter (unplugging oil lines in your way - which I had to zip tie after putting the new oil filter back) and again the same to put it back in place!!

When removing (2) I accidentally unscrewed the bleed valve of the fuel filter, causing air to go in the system, but I will create another post for that question.

Vfifty · Apr 29th, 2017, 17:13

Its actually not as bad as it might look. 27 mm specialist socket for fuel/oil filter removal is needed for this. As highlighted on photo as 2 ,top hat of fuel filter housing should be undone first (10 mm bolts)then gently lift fuel filter with all hoses connected and slightly push whole thing away so you will gave clear access to oil filter.Bottom frame of fuel filter housing can be undone too. Then undo oil filter lid with 27 mm socket, lift it and replace old oil filter with new one. Put all back in reverse order, don't disconnect fuel lines from fuel filter.

Simmy · Apr 29th, 2017, 18:33

IT can be done without removeing anything . i did it on my c70 2.0d but be prepared with plasters u will lose some skin not to dificult just a tight acsess

Rooster · Apr 30th, 2017, 12:00

3x torx 30's holding throttle body to intake manifold,

Pull it back towards radiator and filter will come out quiet easy

johnnybguud · Apr 30th, 2017, 22:26

Today I was changing the fuel filter and I found the missing torx, see it below

Thanks for the support everyone but I believe this is the easiest way to remove the oil filter:
1. remove the cover of the fuel filter
2. remove the torx on the left of the fuel filter housing
3. Pull fuel filter up, all hoses and cables too (just disconnect the electric wire)
4 Access oil filter!

Hooray!

Apr 29th, 2017, 10:57	#1
johnnybguud Junior Member Last Online: May 30th, 2017 16:37 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cardiff	Oil filter change - is there an easier way? Why does the oil Filter change have to be so difficult to perform? I changed the oil of my 2.0D Volvo S40 yesterday attempting to follow several sources and in the end an youtube video proved to be the most helpful ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TSFAT4Q_MQ ). Even my Hayne's guide told me the fuel filter would lift up to give place for the oil filter to be removed, but that's not the case in my car!! Has anyone come across the same problem as me? What would you advise? This is a snap of my engine and the location of the engine filter: I removed (1) and also (2). The idea is to remove (1) and then stretch your hand under the pipe to take out the filter (unplugging oil lines in your way - which I had to zip tie after putting the new oil filter back) and again the same to put it back in place!! When removing (2) I accidentally unscrewed the bleed valve of the fuel filter, causing air to go in the system, but I will create another post for that question. Last edited by johnnybguud; Apr 29th, 2017 at 10:59. Reason: better image

Apr 30th, 2017, 12:00	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	3x torx 30's holding throttle body to intake manifold, Pull it back towards radiator and filter will come out quiet easy __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 30th, 2017, 22:26	#5
johnnybguud Junior Member Last Online: May 30th, 2017 16:37 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cardiff	SOLVED! Found the missing torx screw! Today I was changing the fuel filter and I found the missing torx, see it below Thanks for the support everyone but I believe this is the easiest way to remove the oil filter: 1. remove the cover of the fuel filter 2. remove the torx on the left of the fuel filter housing 3. Pull fuel filter up, all hoses and cables too (just disconnect the electric wire) 4 Access oil filter! Hooray!

Apr 29th, 2017, 17:13	#2
Vfifty Junior Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2020 16:47 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St.Albans	Its actually not as bad as it might look. 27 mm specialist socket for fuel/oil filter removal is needed for this. As highlighted on photo as 2 ,top hat of fuel filter housing should be undone first (10 mm bolts)then gently lift fuel filter with all hoses connected and slightly push whole thing away so you will gave clear access to oil filter.Bottom frame of fuel filter housing can be undone too. Then undo oil filter lid with 27 mm socket, lift it and replace old oil filter with new one. Put all back in reverse order, don't disconnect fuel lines from fuel filter.

Apr 29th, 2017, 18:33	#3
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	IT can be done without removeing anything . i did it on my c70 2.0d but be prepared with plasters u will lose some skin not to dificult just a tight acsess

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