Changing a starter: 2000 S80 turbo

[halohalo13]

I would appreciate any advice on the difficulty of changing a starter in a 2000 s80. I have changed starters before, but considering the price my mechanic is charging I was curious as to whether it was difficult to get to, or if something else had to be removed first in order to replace. Thanks in advance for any info...

[Johnny Mullet]

Removing the intake makes replacing the starter pretty simple. Removing the intake manifold is really not that bad of a job, but time consuming.

Now you know why the mechanic's fees are high to change a starter on a Volvo! If you needed a kidney replaced, would you attempt the job yourself or leave it to the pros?