What is the method for removing the air filter cover of a Volvo S80L?

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AlejandroMarie
07/30/25 3:58am
The method for removing the air filter cover of a Volvo S80L is as follows: 1. Remove the glove compartment on the passenger side. There are two screws at the bottom of the glove compartment that need to be unscrewed; 2. Remove the panel on the left side of the passenger seat, which can be taken off directly; 3. Remove the fuse box that blocks the filter cover; 4. Open the air filter cover to see the air filter; 5. After replacing the air filter, reassemble in the reverse order. Currently, there are two types of air filters: one is an activated carbon air filter, and the other is a regular air filter. The activated carbon air filter utilizes the physical properties of granular activated carbon to adsorb impurities that regular air filters cannot absorb, as well as tiny particles and more harmful substances in the air, achieving better filtration results.
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