Removing the rear center console

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Center Console

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the rubber underlay (1)
the gear selector panel (2) by pressing in the lugs.

Manual transmissions only:

Press in the clip and remove the gear selector lever boot.

Apply the parking brake.

Remove the guard (3) and screw (4).

Pull the rear center console upwards at the front edge. Remove the gray connector.

Remove the rear center console.