240 Turbo Air Filter replacement - access

[the_hairy_baboon]

Getting the replacement part (#1276825) is easy: https://www.ipdusa.com/products/16450/Engine-Air-Filter-240-Turbo-Genuine-Volvo-1276825-125728

But what's the best method to actually replace it? At least on my B21FT there's the whole venturi / distributor on top. In theory if you disconnect any fuel line you should put new copper washers, and since there's a lot of injectors / fuel lines in/out then there's a lot of chance for leaks. But if I don't remove those then there's a limit to how far to the side I can push/pull the distributor out of the way. Can't seem to find a video on it period.

Should I first remove the rubber top thingy (#1346989) (on potentially both sides), then unclip distributor/venturi assembly, and that should give enough clearance to get the old filter out and a new one in?

 

[adamdrives]

No need to remove any fuel lines, the filter can be removed by just unclipping the top half of the "airbox"

 

[dl242gt]

You unclip the whole top of the airbox assembly and the fuel lines have enough slack that you can lift it all up and fold it over toward the top of the strut.

 

[the_hairy_baboon]

You unclip the whole top of the airbox assembly and the fuel lines have enough slack that you can lift it all up and fold it over toward the top of the strut.

even with the rubber top thingy connected?

It might be that my rubber is older and doesn't feel like it has the flex, but when I just popped the top off to check the quality of the filter I had a very hard time lifting the top enough to look, let alone even considering replacing.

 

[the_hairy_baboon]

Went back to look at it again, this time I undid the rubber top thingy where it connects towards the turbo and could get the cover off enough to properly look at the air filter. Angles for the clamps aren't the easiest but still doable.

Doesn't look too bad, not much dust on it at all. $35 for a replacement - just do it and then not have to worry for ages?

 

[dl242gt]

I was just going to mention to loosen the clamp on the cobra head where it connects to the metal turbo inlet pipe. that lets you rotate it all easier. If you need extra flex you can also disconnect the fuel line clamp on the support bracket at the front of the engine.