How to remove the alternator volvo s80 2000 - 2000 Volvo S80

How To Replace an Alternator on 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Part 1 Removal

this clip is for 2006 but it may help you out. How To Replace an Alternator on 2006 Volvo S40 T5 Part 1 Removal

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Drivers Information Module, basically it is the instrument cluster

Heater control circuit is your O2/oxygen sensor which controls your emissions and keeps the car running efficiently. They go out quite frequently and need to be replaced. Wont cause any drivability issues other then lower fuel economy and check engine light. Sensors run between $50-$200 each.

You need to remove the serpentine belt and any electrical connections to it. Other than that, just con juevos!

before I do a job like this i always buy a haynes repair manual for my year and car. take the time to read up on this and then well knowledged i go for it.
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Volvo S70 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Volvo S70 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace -> With Air Conditioning -> Without Air Conditioning
Vehicle: 1998 Volvo S70 2.3 L5 GAS

With Air Conditioning

• Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
• Detach pipe from control module box.
• Remove auxiliaries belt.
• Remove power steering pump and place it on top of engine.
• Remove upper bolt.
• Remove bolts common to alternator and compressor; lower bolts on alternator and upper bolts on compressor.
• Raise and support vehicle.
• Loosen lower bolts for compressor (so that there is some clearance).
• Remove air baffle.
• Lower vehicle.
• Disconnect warning lamp positive lead and connector from alternator.
• Pull alternator upwards/away.
• Remove alternator from vehicle.
• Reverse proc...

turn off radio.remove negative batterry cable remove drive belt power steering pump.set a side do not disconnect.then remove alternator and its electrical connectors then remove alternator.

Steps

1. Disconnect the battery
2 Loosen botls so you can remove the drive belt to alternator.
3. If it has a serpertine belt, then pry with proper tool on the tensioner to remove the belt.
4. Disconnect harness to alternator and ground wire if any and filter condenser if any.
5. Loosen bolts to alternator and remove alternator.
6. If AC equipped, not knowing your belt configuration would require to loosen the AC Belt also, depending if your alternator belts is the first one near the engine, then all belts have to be loosen to remove it. unless #3 applies.
Reverse the steps to put it back on.