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Installing 850, S70, V70, XC70 Cabin Air Filter

SUPPOSEDLY all the S/V70’s have them as it was made STANDARD in the 98 model year, but mine does not. I don’t know if it was taken out or what by the P.O. (I wouldn’t think so), but there just wasn’t one there.

I put in the charcoal one after I was getting annoyed at the smells coming through the vents (which I later discovered was a clogged PCV) and it helped with outside smells a lot.

I’m not sure what the deciding factor was for the 850’s or if it was just an extra option when the car was bought, or don’t know if anyone really knows that information.

Besides installing a cabin filter, cleaning out the intake helps big time. First vacuum any crud in there. Next make up a solution of bleach and water, soak a rag in it clean the entire area and swipe down as far as you can go, let dry repeat. Let it totally dry out and spray with “Fridgee Fresh” or the equivalent, to rid the area of mold and mildew.

Then replace or install a cabin filter.

Installing 850 Cabin Air Filter

1997volvo850 » I received my cabin air filter retainer and carbon filter so I thought I’d finish out the thread. This follows the other photos I uploaded earlier. Ready…retainer and filter.Just lift the rain diverter… Remove the air flow piece that’s there.Insert retainer Insert retainer…Insert filter…snaps into place… All done…Replace two screws…I felt guilty and did some cleaning… Done. Takes only a few minutes.

Insert retainer…Insert filter…snaps into place…