This vehicle most likely has an external amplifier powering the speakers, not the amplifier inside the radio. This creates problems when installing a new replacement radio. The Volvo amplifier cannot be used and must be bypassed. This document shows you the extensive steps to remove the auto makers radio, find and bypass the auto makers amplifier in the vehicle, and then connect and mount the new replacement radio. If you have 4 speakers in your vehicle (2 in the front doors, and 2 in the rear doors) you most likely have an amplifier in your vehicle.
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Disassemble
1. Remove Front Under Panel by removing the seven 8mm hex screws
2. Remove Front bumper. On 11/01 and up models remove the four 8mm hex screws from under the car and one 8mm hex screw in the left and right fender well. Once screws are removed, (six in total) Grab bumper from each side and with a strong quick pull, the bumper should pop off. Disconnect the Fog lights and electrical connector. On 2001 models up to 10/01 there are two large reverse torx bolts that need to be removed from the bottom as well as the 6 8mm screws and then bumper will slide off. It is not necessary to pop it off
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