2007 S60 2.5T Radiator Replacement

Post by **MoVolvos** » 11 Feb 2026, 03:54

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Both of these are good videos for P2 radiator replacement on the S60 and V70. If there are others that are better or if it's possible to remove the radiator from the top please direct me to the link(s), thanks.

A question I have is why did one mechanic disconnec the AC line while the other didn't? Is there a difference between the P2 S60 vs P2 V70?
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Starts at 11:30 and she didn't disconnect the AC line before dropping the radiator.

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He disconnects the AC line on one side only starting at 12:43.

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Post by **abscate** » 11 Feb 2026, 04:39

I think there is a lot more working room in the V70 than the S60

Post by **MoVolvos** » 11 Feb 2026, 05:12

abscate wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 04:39 I think there is a lot more working room in the V70 than the S60

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Same fender so no extra engine bay room. Radiator should mount in the same front support.
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https://www.volvocarsoempartsdirect.com ... r-30796492
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Post by **volvolugnut** » 11 Feb 2026, 08:06

I replaced my 2001 V70 radiator from the top. Details reported here
viewtopic.php?p=484005&hilit=radiator+t ... ce#p484005
No photos were included.
I don't know which is easier - top or bottom. I did from the top because I do not like laying on the ground working above.
volvolugnut

Post by **cn90** » 11 Feb 2026, 08:42

I posted a photo somewhere showing the "sandwich" combination. Once you see the photo, it is easy.

Post by **jonesg** » 11 Feb 2026, 12:52

on turbos , remove bottom front air dam, elec cooling fan, drop the rad and intercooler together from the bottom.
Go back in the same way, a milk crate and blocks of wood will hold it up until you can get it fixed from the top.
Make sure you have new Oring seals for trans lines and new clips for those lines. FCP.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 11 Feb 2026, 20:11

volvolugnut wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 08:06 I replaced my 2001 V70 radiator from the top. Details reported here
viewtopic.php?p=484005&hilit=radiator+t ... ce#p484005
No photos were included.
I don't know which is easier - top or bottom. I did from the top because I do not like laying on the ground working above.
volvolugnut

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I was think about lifting out the radiator by itself but didn't see how to separate it in the car as everyone removed the Rad and IC as one unit. I don't have access to level ground right now so prefer not to go under the car. In your link you removed this brace "The steel cross brace has many bolts , but these are easy to remove and the brace lifts off. ". I've watched many videos but am not sure if anyone had dealt with this brace?
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Post by **MoVolvos** » 11 Feb 2026, 20:13

cn90 wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 08:42 I posted a photo somewhere showing the "sandwich" combination. Once you see the photo, it is easy.

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That will require disconnecting the AC lines and removal from the bottom?
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Post by **MoVolvos** » 11 Feb 2026, 20:14

jonesg wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 12:52 on turbos , remove bottom front air dam, elec cooling fan, drop the rad and intercooler together from the bottom.
Go back in the same way, a milk crate and blocks of wood will hold it up until you can get it fixed from the top.
Make sure you have new Oring seals for trans lines and new clips for those lines. FCP.

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I have some clips and rings sitting around some place intended for another car. The crate is a good idea even though I'm going to attempt removal from the top, thanks.
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Post by **volvolugnut** » 12 Feb 2026, 07:31

MoVolvos wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 20:11
volvolugnut wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026, 08:06 I replaced my 2001 V70 radiator from the top. Details reported here
viewtopic.php?p=484005&hilit=radiator+t ... ce#p484005
No photos were included.
I don't know which is easier - top or bottom. I did from the top because I do not like laying on the ground working above.
volvolugnut
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I was think about lifting out the radiator by itself but didn't see how to separate it in the car as everyone removed the Rad and IC as one unit. I don't have access to level ground right now so prefer not to go under the car. In your link you removed this brace "The steel cross brace has many bolts , but these are easy to remove and the brace lifts off. ". I've watched many videos but am not sure if anyone had dealt with this brace?
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I may have been first to try this method of removing from the top. I did not like the idea of raising the car enough to take the radiator out the bottom so started removing things until it came out the top.
The cross brace is the black steel formed plate between the bumper and the radiator. This is the part that always becomes the tool tray when I work on the engine.
volvolugnut