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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
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ECU removal tool

Post by zanzabar »

Anyone have on I can borrow/rent? Don't feel like paying $35.
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Post by oragex »

You should be able to do it without the tool, just make sure to fully push/pull the magenta plastic tabs
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https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo-ecu-removal-tool
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Post by jonesg »

Don't recall where I saw it, maybe in the Haynes book but theres directions to a homemade tool floating around, try google.?
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Post by abscate »

See video - ease the box open, no tool required.
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Post by zanzabar »

Cool, thanks guys I'll try it sans-tool!
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