Pollen filter advice

simsto123 · Aug 5th, 2019, 09:55

I need to change the pollen filter in my V50 2010 model

Volvo refuse to do it without having a full service at the same time and my regular garage wont do it as it's a family member and hes a big bloke and he not as agile anymore so he wont be able to get to it.

I'm going to have to do it myself. I have looked at the guides on here but before I start could someone please tell me what tools I will need.

Thanks.

MDS40 · Aug 5th, 2019, 10:03

You will need a 13mm DEEP socket to remove the bracket at the back and maybe small spanner or socket to undo the housing, but i believe the newer cars like yours were fitted with wing nuts on the housing.

Welton · Aug 5th, 2019, 10:54

Hi most people find my guide ok to follow, it's not a difficult job just a bit annoying.

The bigger you are the more difficult you will find it to contort yourself into the footwell/bulkhead space.

No special tools needed other than 13mm socket (on an extension bar helps) and 7mm? mini socket for the filter access door.

Clan · Aug 5th, 2019, 11:01

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Originally Posted by simsto123

I need to change the pollen filter in my V50 2010 model

Volvo refuse to do it without having a full service at the same time and my regular garage wont do it as it's a family member and hes a big bloke and he not as agile anymore so he wont be able to get to it.

I'm going to have to do it myself. I have looked at the guides on here but before I start could someone please tell me what tools I will need.

Thanks.

You need to get back to your dealer , they can't refuse to do a job ! The cost should be no more than the standard time of 20 minutes .... £40 - £ 50 ...

If you don't know how to do it , it will be well worth the cost . You do not have to take out the white CEM bracket ... You can easily bend the pollen filter around it as you withdraw it if you bend the R/H arm of the bracket away from the heater casing , then bend in back after . No it won't break off ...

Welton · Aug 5th, 2019, 11:06

Clan! that's the dirty way! tut tut.....

Good shout though, that'll save a lot of time and to be fair the filters squish down a lot to get past stuff that's in the way.

StatusRed · Aug 5th, 2019, 16:00

I've followed Welton's guide (cheers mate!) and managed it.

My advice would be to get a nice long extension bar, made it a lot easier to get the CEM bracket bolts off.

Aug 5th, 2019, 09:55	#1
simsto123 New Member Last Online: Aug 8th, 2019 09:02 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Solihull	Pollen filter advice I need to change the pollen filter in my V50 2010 model Volvo refuse to do it without having a full service at the same time and my regular garage wont do it as it's a family member and hes a big bloke and he not as agile anymore so he wont be able to get to it. I'm going to have to do it myself. I have looked at the guides on here but before I start could someone please tell me what tools I will need. Thanks.

Aug 5th, 2019, 10:03	#2
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	You will need a 13mm DEEP socket to remove the bracket at the back and maybe small spanner or socket to undo the housing, but i believe the newer cars like yours were fitted with wing nuts on the housing. __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Hi most people find my guide ok to follow, it's not a difficult job just a bit annoying. The bigger you are the more difficult you will find it to contort yourself into the footwell/bulkhead space. No special tools needed other than 13mm socket (on an extension bar helps) and 7mm? mini socket for the filter access door. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	Clan! that's the dirty way! tut tut..... Good shout though, that'll save a lot of time and to be fair the filters squish down a lot to get past stuff that's in the way. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:31 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I've followed Welton's guide (cheers mate!) and managed it. My advice would be to get a nice long extension bar, made it a lot easier to get the CEM bracket bolts off. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

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