This video might help. Skip to 8:30 if you just want to see the installation part.

In addition to what has been mentioned, it is a real swine to access but the orifice tube #14 should get replaced as it is an expansion valve and can stick or get plugged. https://www.volvooftorontoparts.ca/a/Volvo_1998_V70/54747609__5705610/Air-conditioning/GR-73985.html#28 Also recommend replacing...

Looking at the parts drawing, I don't see a way to remove much other than the glass without taking the cassette out which unfortunately means the headliner too. If you go onto the Volvo OE parts sites with their parts layout you can see what I mean. Not great but you can see from this drawing from a...

Always happy to help a fellow Volvo enthusiast and MVS'r if I can!

Best news is not only did it not go missing in the black hole that is USPS Carson City, CA, but it even turned up a day ahead of forecast delivery day!! Bonus!

Neil.

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I have 2 sitting in my garage. I will have to take one case apart to get to the VC unit to measure it. Give me a week as I am trying to finish my parts catalogue project. I'll then happily take one apart to do any required measurements.

Neil.

I've been looking for more information on parking brake cable replacements for AWD P80s. One of mine is for sure broken and needs replaced. I have the parts on hand, but all I see are FWD P80 tutorials and I believe the routing for the cables may be a bit different. Has anyone replaced theirs and ca...

Yes, I have detailed this before. The connections inside the car are the same it is under the floor that the differences are. So inside: Remove the center console and the rear seat base (AWD wagon, sedan AWD and FWD). Pull the trim alone the lower edge of the door surround to allow the carpet to be ...

That post about the 2 rack styles was the turning point. Many thanks for that path to follow. As it turns out, the Rock Auto part description does not specify which rack the part fits. (I'm sending a request to update to help the next vintage owner) So the one received was for a SMI and of course I ...

And the above procedure seems to have worked Running beautifully and no CEL. At least so far.