Preparations, dashboard

Fig 1: Disconnect Battery Negative Lead

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Move the left front seat to its rearmost position
Turn the ignition switch to position 0.
Disconnect the battery negative lead.

NOTE: Wait at least five minutes before disassembling the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Removing Loudspeaker Grille

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Remove the loudspeaker grille as follows:
Insert the tool, Volvo P/N 999-5919-46 in the joint between the loudspeaker grille and the dashboard approximately as shown, until it engages.
Twist the tool 90° so that the bent section engages with the underneath of the loudspeaker grille.

Fig 3: Removing Loudspeaker Grille

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Pull upwards until the loudspeaker grille detaches. The loudspeaker grille is securely fastened by five clips. Move the tool closer to the clips to facilitate removal.
NOTE: Do not damage the dashboard.

Fig 4: Loudspeaker Grille And Screw

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Remove the screws (1). Remove the bracket (2).

Fig 5: Loudspeaker And Connector

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Applies to cars with center loudspeakers

Remove the three screws in the speaker (1).
Lift up the loudspeaker. Disconnect the connector (2).
Place the loudspeaker to one side, it shall not be used again.

Fig 6: Removing Panel With Boot Using Weatherstrip Tool

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Detach the panel (1) with the gear selector lever boot using a weatherstrip tool.

Fig 7: Boot Panel And Screws

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Move the gear selector lever to its rearmost position.
Pull the panel (1) with boot rearward and turn as shown.
Remove the screws (2) from the dashboard environment panel.

Fig 8: Removing Dashboard Environment Panel

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Angle the dashboard environment panel outwards so that it is possible to insert a couple of fingers between the center console and the reverse of the panel.
Detach the dashboard environment panel by pulling it downwards while maintaining the same angle. Some force is required because the panel is tightly installed.
Disconnect the connectors on the reverse of the dashboard environment panel. Place the dashboard environment panel to one side.

NOTE: If any of the outer hooks break off, these must be repaired. The method for this can be found in the Workshop Manual in the section about the dashboard.

Fig 9: Radio Bracket And Screws

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Remove the screws from the radio bracket.
Pull out the bracket with the radio. Pull the lower corner while pressing downwards.
Detach the connectors from the radio and from the keypad to the telephone if fitted. Place the console with the radio to one side.