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How to remove the cover of the central console of the Volvo S40

Model: Volvo S40 MK 2 - Years 2004-2012
Part: Dashboard

Below we will see the instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the plastic partition of the central console of the Volvo S40. First, we get into the car and start by disassembling and removing the standard radio, disconnecting the electrical wiring located on the back; then we proceed to detach the partition found at the base of the gear lever, subsequently removing the entire cover of the central instrumentation, as shown in the video. At this point, we proceed with the replacement of the cover, fixing it correctly and reassembling all the other components.

Posted on 16 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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