Removing the Control Cable, Center Control Panel - Ventilation Vent

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: Central Ventilation Vents

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the control panel according to Control Panel (MCC) .
Pull the top of the ventilation vents downwards slightly. Press down the locking lugs. Use a small screwdriver.
Remove the ventilation vents.
Disconnect the connector for the hazard warning signal flasher.
Turn the selector to the blue position.
Remove the cable and the clip from the ventilation vent. Remove the cable from the selector.