Remove gear shift gaiter

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Under Parking Brake Lever And Gear Shift Gaiter

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove cover under parking brake lever
Detach gear shift gaiter from center console by pressing on rear of the gaiter on the snap fasteners from below via the hole under the parking brake.
Pull off gaiter from the gear shift.