Dash removal for noise / evaporator replacement, Volvo S70, V70, 850 Repair part 1 of 3 - VOTD 

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Ouch! When you support the dash mounts, use 1/2" stainless steel straps. Thinner and easier to get the dash back in.

Robert DIY your idea of the straps worked perfectly just as you described. Thank you Robert! I had this system running icy cold. But today the low pressure side line just popped off the evaporator. Couldnt believe it. I thought for sure it locked in place. It appears the line bottoms out when inserted all the way in. But i suppose the locking spring mechanism is stuck or broken. Have you run into this before?

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So I have heard. LOL, thanks for watching.

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Juan Olivares Glad you got it fixed. I usually do NOT remove the shifter. Sometimes they break.

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Cool, thanks for watching.

+Jeff Schmidt cool. Thanks for watching.

Cool, glad it worked out. Thanks for watching.

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Corey Wright Nice. Glad the video helped.

Robert Mugerwa Good deal. Conquer the noise.

Ouch

Alexandra Lewis Thank you for watching.

Sean Huffstickler Wow! You had an AC issue?

Robert DIY yes. The PO installed a modem and wired it to the climate control fuse. somehow, that unit wasn't allowing the a/c relay to work properly. i disconnected the modem wires, and had to thicken the fuse leg because of intermittent connectivity. low and behold 246k miles on the odometer and everything on it works like new

Nice

+Jon Schuck Cool.

+TenthPanzerDiv gotta stop that noise.

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It can be painful.

r5gtt459 Good deal, thanks for watching.

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Can you call or text me?

Yes it is.

+e.harvey Mclendon thanks for watching.

Thank you.

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That part of the dash is part of the entire unit. Some go to junked cars, others pull it and try to fix it with different means. Tough situation.

There are bellows behind the dash that crack. I believe the dash has to be pulled to find and fix the leak. I do not have a video of the process.

Roof head ceiling liner and sunroof removal, Volvo and other cars - Auto Repair Series

huh? I don't think so.

+AlfaPower probably.

Make one of these and read the error codes.

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Where are you located

Something the insurance company likes to overlook.

+craigholliday did you watch part 2? The link is in the comments.

I did. I must have missed it as I was watching very hard to make sure I got the nuances. Sorry for the contact for nothing. Thanks for the note.

+craigholliday no problem.

Ben J Thanks for watching Ben.

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Nope. How do you know they don't work? And why are we posting sunroof problem on a dash video? Roof head ceiling liner and sunroof removal, Volvo and other cars - Auto Repair Series

I guess you can make anything work with enough time and effort. 🤷🏾‍♂️

+Wheeler Law did you watch the video?

It's a deep job.

have you checked fuses?

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@@RobertDIY Thanks for your quick reply ! You know what , I’m thinking your first guess was spot-on - bad ignition switch . About the fuses related to the windows : I did look for the window motor fuse(s) on the lid to the fuse box and was confused as there doesn’t seem to be designated fuse printed on the fuse list there . I DID however just went ahead and checked all my fuses just in case there was a fuse that covered more than just those windows - all looked good . SO , (and this is a tad embarrassing) because I have had that button on the gear shifter not pop back out , etc. so I’ve gotta fix that as well . I’ll have a look at the video that’s linked to the link you gave me . I’m about 95% sure that’s the issue . WIRING IS SO STRANGE ! (I just found your video that shows how to replace that gear shift button also) I mean , who would guess the windows and sunroof not operating would be related to a bad ignition switch ? Time to watch that and order some parts . Thank you again , Robert . Second time you’ve saved me $ ! Forgive my long reply . I’m just happy you were able to help me .

Silver metal fuses under the edge of the box lid.

Bring it by...

@@RobertDIY I am based in Asia. I ordered a Compleet dashboard from uk and I think they have sent me a c70 dashboard and this is why the mounts don't align. How can I send you few pictures. Thanks.

+David Fierro the plug clip slides out to unlock it.

Todd Crawford Hmmm, I have no idea. You may want to check on a Volvo forum.

+Todd Crawford, It could be the alarm NiCAD battery pack has corroded. This is accessed through the passenger side front turn signal. It is inside the fender. There are some posts on repairing and changing this on various sites. If it has to be replaced, then it is about $250 -300 at the dealer.

Hi Sarah. They are not special, if he knows what they are called (I did not), she should know how to get the loose. I'm pretty sure you use fuel line disconnects. I used some plastic ones that wrap around the lines, slide in and release the line.

Robert DIY Hi again Robert. Thank you for getting back to me. I may have misinformed you on the use of the term"my mechanic" . I didn't mean it to mean a true mechanic. It is someone who is new to the business of repairing cars and don't have a problem going online to people such as yourself and experiencing. It is not his trade. In either case, he is willing to help me fix my car to the best of his ability and that is why I came to you for your knowledge and help. Neither one of us has ever done anything like this before. Thank you again. Have a bless day.ps I am open for any other info you can share on the tool .

If you go to an auto parts store and tell them you need fuel line release tools they will help you find them. They cost about $12, are plastic and about 5 in the set.

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+Eastsidegeorgiaboy Cool, thanks for sharing.

Eastsidegeorgiaboy dash rattle

Sean Huffstickler Which car do you have? Maybe they have been changed.

Robert DIY 1998 S70 non-turbo. The head of the bolt on the airbag unit is a 4mm allen wrench. the torques will work, but the allen key is the type of head on the bolt

Cool, thanks for the info.

Have you tried it?

Robert DIY I pulled a junk yard dash. I had to pull pretty hard. Not sure if i further damages the brackets in the process. But I’m about to attempt to pull my dash

Sometimes they are stuck to the firewall because of the material they put between the dash and firewall metal to reduce noise.

Robert DIY okay i understand. Thank you for your help Robert. Keep up the good work

@@NIGHTxWING831 For me it came right off but make sure to check everyone screw is gone so there is no leftover screw.

Alarm light.

@@RobertDIY What does it do? I was not even aware that the car has some alarm system...

@@RobertDIY well, I don't have the alarm. On my car there is just flat piece of plastic. Thanks anyways

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One more question, how did you remove the knob on the gear shifter?

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+LuisWRXSTi Entire dash or just the top pad?

Entire

It will probably fit, you'll need to do wiring and all of that stuff.

Doubt the ECC will work.

Emerson Hidalgo Volvo S70 V70 Center Console Removal - Auto Repair Series

Thanks for watching.

I've posted several videos over the years showing how I disconnect it. Squeeze the taps and pull the wire out of the connector.

@@RobertDIY instructions don't really help. The connector I have doesn't look like yours. A video would help. I've watched 2 of your videos and they both skip over

Well, I don't even know what year model car you have. It's just a connector, isn't that hard to figure out.

LOL More better.

Takes time and attention.

Yea, sometimes you just got to dig in.

@@RobertDIY Halfway through now. Past the point of no return anyway haha.

Lol, that's my child. 😂

Most old cars are.

Thanks for watching. Let me know if you find a better one to link to.

Jesus, some people are never happy. Robert keep up the good work and ignore the naysayers, some people shouldn’t own tools.

Yes it is. Built broke.

Hmmm, that's one of the 700 improvements Volvo made over the 850. LOLOL