hey i have a 2004 s40, and the cabin air filter needs to be replaced. the manual gives no direction on how to replace, does anyone know?

 

Old or new style 2004 S40?

 

old style

 

Remove the Carpeted looking lower dash panel in the Passenger side.
Then look under there for a Black box. The pollen filter cover is a long skinny cover that goes from front to back.(More like the Firewall towards the seat)
There is a tab to push in and then you fold the cover down and pull it out.
Then the filter will slide out.

 

What about in the '05 S40?

 

Im not 100% positive but I think they are like on the S60,V70,S80's
Under the same side but the cover sits sideways and you have to remove T-25 screws to get to it.

 

For 05 s40's, or the newer body style the gas pedal has to be removed in order to access the cabin filter. It's a royal PITA.