Dear U.S. Diver,

Hope you're well. I remove the belly pan, as that eases seating the radiator onto the rubber "cushions", that fit into the steel radiator cross-member, on which the radiator rests. To remove the belly pan, I remove the six fasteners, that secure it.

To get enough room to access the belly pan's fasteners and to lower the belly pan, I use a jack to raise the car. I use two jack-stands - one on either side of the car - to ensure safety; jacks sometimes fail without warning. I sold my ramps because they do not provide enough ground clearance.

Some radiators come with the plug for the sensor opening. These parts can be had from a Volvo dealer for small money. I use brass wire - placed over a radiator fin and around the upper transmission cooling pipe - to secure the plug against "blow-out".

Hope this helps.

Yours faithfully,

Spook