How do you open the hood on a Volvo 850?
How to Open Volvo hood
- Open the driver’s door.
- Locate the hood release under the dashboard on the driver’s side.
- Go to the front of the hood and press on the hood latch by sliding your hand under the hood.
- Lift the hood and ensure that it will stay up on its own.
There are two cables that are needed to open the hoods on 850’s and 70’s, this may apply be for other models as well. One cable runs from the inside handle, drivers side, through the fire wall to the left hand hood release catch and another that runs from the left hand release catch to the right hand side release catch.
Is the hood release cable broken on a Volvo?
Volvo is known for dependable and rugged cars and trucks, but all cars have minor elements that will occasionally fail or need attention – enter the hood release. Over the years, your Volvo Hood Release Cable will fray and break, but that’s no occasion for worry, because replacing the broken cable is an easy job.
Why is the hood not properly fitted on my S70?
A simple question from a simpleton……some time during its life my S70 had a bang on the front side (the evidence is there) the hood is not properly fitted because there is a gap on one side of about 5/16″ and only about 1/8″ on the driver’s side.
How do you replace the hood release cable?
This is to ensure the hood is level. Thread the new cable along the previous path to the hood release catch and insert into the catch, from the cabin re-attach the retaining clip and insert the cable crimped end in the hood release handle.
What kind of Turbo does a Volvo 850 GLT have?
This handy chart will help identify the turbo fitted to your vehicle: 13G : 97 Volvo 850 GLT, 98 S/V70 GLT, 98 V70 XC It’s important to know the exact model of turbocharger your vehicle has when shopping for a rebuild kit.
How much does it cost to rebuild a Volvo turbocharger?
It’s important to know the exact model of turbocharger your vehicle has when shopping for a rebuild kit. Rebuild kits typically range from $50-$150 depending on quality and quantity of parts included. As a do it yourself task, it is very rewarding, but leaves a high risk of screwing something up.