When to replace the Pollen Filter on your VOLVO XC60
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Pollen filter : 1 year / 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO XC60 (156) T5, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.4 D / D3 / D4 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.4 D, VOLVO XC60 (156) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.0 T, VOLVO XC60 (156) 3.2 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3 / D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D3, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4, VOLVO XC60 (156) D4 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) D5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T6 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5 AWD, VOLVO XC60 (156) 2.0 T5 Flexfuel, VOLVO XC60 (156) T5 AWD View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Pollen Filter for XC60 (156) and other VOLVO models
Tools
Replacement: pollen filter – VOLVO XC60. Tools you might need:
Torx bit T25
Drive socket # 8
Ratchet wrench
Replacement: pollen filter – VOLVO XC60. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the cabin filter at least once every six months, in early spring and autumn seasons.
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • If the air flow into the cabin has sharply reduced, replace the filter before a scheduled maintenance.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: pollen filter – VOLVO XC60. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the car door.
    Step 2
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    Remove the floor mat from the passenger side.
  2. Step 3
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    Bend back the floor liner on the passenger's side.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the passenger side kick panel. Use Torx T25.
  4. Step 5
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    Move the lower glove box cover aside.
  5. Step 6
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    Detach the fuse box and move it aside.
  6. Step 7
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    Open the glove box.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the glove box mounting screws. Use Torx T25. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the side panel on the passenger side.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the glove box.
  10. Step 11
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    Detach the glove box connectors.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the cabin filter housing cover.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the cabin filter.
    Replacement: pollen filter – VOLVO XC60. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not attempt to clean and reuse the filter – this will reduce the quality of cabin air filtration.
  13. Step 14
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    Install a new cabin filter according to the air flow direction mark.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Look at the marks on the new filter. They may indicate the air flow direction, which should be considered when installing the part.
  14. Step 15
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    Install the cabin filter housing cover.
  15. Step 16
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    Reattach the glove box connectors.
  16. Step 17
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    Install the glove box.
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