Thanks for the write-up and info, cleaned mine out about two weeks ago.
That turbo inlet clamp was a PITA! I bought a replacement at hardware store because it was difficult removing. When I took it out it was rusted or something and I sprayed some liquid wrench which made it work fine.
Took pic ...

Thanks for this and your other awesome contributions cn90!!

Been a member for awhile but just started undertaking these DIY jobs last month. She is a 2005 xc90 2.5t with 198,000miles.

Guide was easy to follow, only thing I did different was disconnect that top hose from the back (where it ...