Volvo XC60
Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to change the engine air filter
element in a 1st generation 2010 to 2017 Volvo XC60 with the Turbo 2.0L I4.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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2017 XC60 Engine Air Box |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
Left Rear Screw |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016 and 2017) Volvo XC60 T5 SUV in cleaning or changing the engine
air filter element for the 2.0 liter turbocharged inline four
cylinder motor. Owners of other Volvo vehicles such as the XC90, XC70, S90, S80, S60, S40, C30, C70, V90, V70, V60 and V40 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A few compatible replacement engine air filters with their part numbers are as follows: Mann Filter C 35 177, EcoGard XA10477, FRAM CA10498 and K&N 33-2388. The only tool needed to access and replace the engine air filter is a Torx T25 star bit screwdriver. |
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Rear Middle Screw |
Right Rear Corner |
Right Front Corner |
The first two steps
are to open the hood and then move to the right (driver) side of the engine
bay. The engine air filter housing is located just in front of the 12V automotive battery box and behind the driver side headlight assembly. Loosen the six screws that hold the top half of the air box in place by turning them counterclockwise with a Torx T-25 star bit screwdriver. The six screws are "captive fasteners" that will remain attached to the air box cover. There are three screws along the rear edge of the air box cover and another three on the front edge. |
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Front Middle Screw |
Pull Off Air Box Cover |
Pull Out Old Filter |
Once all six screws
have been loosened, gently pull the top half of the air box off the bottom
half. Pull the old air filter straight out of the bottom half of the air box. |
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Old Filter Removed |
Inspect Both Sides |
Clean With Vacuum |
Inspect both sides
of the old filter. If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, sand, soot, pollen, hair, twigs, leaves, insects and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element. I bought the Mann Filter C 35 177 filter since it was the OEM part. If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum cleaner. |
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Clean Out Bottom Half |
Install New Air Filter |
Push On Air Box Cover |
If your vacuum
cleaner has a crevice attachment, clean out any sand or debris in the lower
half of the air box. Insert the new air filter in to the bottom half of the air box with the pleats facing down. The shape of the filter allows it to only be installed in the correct direction. Lower the air box cover back down in to place. |
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Tighten Clockwise |
Left Rear Corner |
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Tighten the six
screws by turning them in the clockwise direction with the
Torx T25 screwdriver until
they are snug. Try to avoid over tightening the screws to prevent from cracking the plastic air box housing. |
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Six Screws Secured |
Engine Filter Replaced |
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Make sure that the
two halves of the air box are flush together at every side.
Be sure to record the filter change in your SUV's service records. For more,
check out all of my
2010-2017
Volvo XC60 DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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