Remove the Gear Selector Housing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the 4 screws for the gear selector housing.
Carefully tap the control housing using a plastic hammer.
Lift and turn the control housing straight up from the transmission.
Install protective cover 9995724 over the control housing.