Removing the center console

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 Cigarette Lighter Panel

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the cigarette lighter panel (2 screws). If there is a data link connector (DLC), remove this from the panel first.
Apply the parking brake and move the gear selector lever to neutral.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover Panels

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the two cover plates, one under the parking brake lever and the other under the arm rest.
Remove the four screws for the console.
Disconnect the connectors at the front edge of the console.

Cars with manual gearbox:

Detach the gear selector boot from the transmission tunnel by pressing the rear catch for the boot through the hole under the parking brake lever.

First raise the console at the rear end and press it forwards until the parking brake lever releases laterally from the console.
Then raise the front edge and remove the console.