Detaching the front center console
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.
Remove the two screws at the parking brake.
Cars with manual transmission:
slide the panel forwards. Remove the panel by pulling it backwards.
Cars with automatic transmission:
carefully remove the panel. Use weatherstrip tool 9814071 .
Remove the bulbs.
Remove:
- the bulbs
- the two screws on the front.
Pull the front center console backwards slightly.