The new model Volvos have a "cabin filter" instead of a pollen filter. The difference is that the cabin filter, filters all the air all the time regardless of the recirculation button. The pollen filters on the 850 and S/V 70 series are located under the cowl at the bottom of the front windshield (passenger side)and filter the air when Not in the recirculation mode.

         Above is an example of the new and old filter. The age of the above filter is about 15K miles. The filter should be checked at every 7.5K service. If the filter should become clogged the A/C efficiency as well as blower air flow can be adversely effected.

         The first step in replacement/inspection is to remove the kick panel at the bottom of the glove box and forward. The above shows the two Phillips screws that hold the panel in place already partially out. Remove the two Phillips screws and to work the kick panel out, slide it to the right to clear the vent on the left then set the panel out of the way.

         With the kick panel out of the way, you need to push in on the clip that holds the bottom of the filter in place and pull it down. A small screw driver may be needed to help pry it down with the clip pushed in. Look at the below picture for what it looks like after pried open.

         Disconnect the bottom retainer and move it out of the way. Next grab the two plastic tips hanging down and use this to help you pull the filter down out of the climate control box. As you work the filter down, you will want to bend it to the right as you pull it down.

         After you have worked the old filter down and out the only thing left is to put the new filter in. The fuzzy side of the filter faces to the right.