Installing 850 Cabin Air Filter

Post by **thecheat** » 07 Aug 2010, 20:35

Just went out to the car to check if I had one and the PO had a sticker for the filter change but no date... Probably from years ago from the amount of crap in it.

When is the flap under it open? Is that the mix flap on the dash?

Post by **thecheat** » 26 Aug 2010, 20:50

Little followup here... I bought a Purolator brand cabin filter and it did not fit very well. It was made out of very stiff cardboard that wasn't cut very precisely and was causing the edges to bow in. I had to trim some of the excess material at the corner joints and that helped a bit. I also took some folded cardboard from the box and reinforce the pleats either side (do on the side opposite the air flow) and that seems to be ok.

KlubMarcus · Post by **KlubMarcus** » 09 Jun 2012, 23:26

This thread was so useful when I replaced the cabin air filter for my 1998 Volvo V70 XC.

Here are the pictures.

: Removed 3 screws with a size T25 and loosened drain hose in order to lift the passenger side of the rain guard at the rear of the engine compartment.; CIMG1697 (800x448).jpg (258.39 KiB) Viewed 2558 times

: Mine already had a retainer and filter. Remove the old Volvo brand cabin air filter by pushing on the slot with a flat screwdriver and lifting up on the tab.; CIMG1698 (800x448).jpg (230.94 KiB) Viewed 2558 times

: The dirty old Volvo brand cabin air filter with a solid frame. Notice the filter element is blackened by soot and intercepted plant debris.; CIMG1699 (800x448).jpg (284.89 KiB) Viewed 2558 times

: New and clean Purolator brand cabin air filter without a solid frame.; CIMG1700 (800x448).jpg (177.33 KiB) Viewed 2558 times

: Vacuum in and around filter retainer area. No filter means most of the debris will end up in the blower motor underneath.; CIMG1701 (800x448).jpg (204.48 KiB) Viewed 2558 times

: Pay attention to the airflow marks and install. Notice that two sides bend in. Next pollen season get a filter with a solid frame or order the Volvo brand.; CIMG1702 (800x448).jpg (187.6 KiB) Viewed 2558 times

: Rain guard screwed down and drain hose attached. Much cleaner, especially underneath.; CIMG1703 (800x448).jpg (246.39 KiB) Viewed 2558 times

KlubMarcus · Post by **KlubMarcus** » 20 Jul 2012, 00:06

thecheat wrote:Little followup here... I bought a Purolator brand cabin filter and it did not fit very well. It was made out of very stiff cardboard that wasn't cut very precisely and was causing the edges to bow in. I had to trim some of the excess material at the corner joints and that helped a bit. I also took some folded cardboard from the box and reinforce the pleats either side (do on the side opposite the air flow) and that seems to be ok.

Same experience at my end. I picked up the Purolator because I wanted to change my old one that afternoon. Purolator cabin air filters definitely do not fit the 1998 V70 series. Volvo OEM definitely fits, so it is the most likely choice after next year's pollen season. Don't know about the fit of Fram's offering.

Post by **rspi** » 08 Feb 2013, 14:34

My video version:

anmartin44 · Post by **anmartin44** » 09 Feb 2013, 11:47

Here's the filter from my dads 98 v70 with 132k miles. Pretty sure it was original. It was so clogged the blower would squeal at higher speeds and the defrost was quite ineffective.

Post by **matthew1** » 09 Feb 2013, 17:52

anmartin44

that is terrible. Good thing you checked it.

The cabin air filter is the most obscure item in the list of Volvo service items. I'd bet more 850 owners lubricate the antenna mast as per the owner's manual then check/change cabin air filter.

Heck, I'd bet more P80 owners change the transmission fluid -- which is decidedly not a consumable/replaceable according to the Volvo service documentation back then.

Post by **rspi** » 10 Feb 2013, 04:32

Nah, that one isn't original, but bet this one is...

Post by **mercuric** » 24 Mar 2013, 12:12

Great info, thank you. This is probably why it sounds like there's a few leafs stuck in my blower motor, looks like I can get the vacuum extension in there through the rain diverter to suck them out before installing a filter. Anyone try the OEM filter from the dealer? Is it effective at removing pollen? Allergies are kicking my behind this year

PlayGod · Post by **PlayGod** » 29 Jun 2013, 09:57

thank god the previous owners of my 850 GLT were maintenance freaks... I just replaced the cabin air filter. It was clogged with a lot of debris, but intact. Hopefully this will cure the problem of the A/C shutting off after 30 minutes or so.

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