Removing gear selector knob

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Ring Holding Boot Against Gear Selector Knob

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove plastic ring holding the boot against the gear selector knob.

Pull down the boot from the knob.

Remove knob with catch by pulling it straight up off the gear selector.

HINT: Considerable force is required to remove the knob.