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Removal and Replacement of the Car Radio

Model: Volvo S40 MK 1 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Part: Car stereo

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To remove the car radio from the console, protect the gear knob with a cloth, then insert the appropriate tools or a coin into the side slots of the radio to disengage the retaining springs. At this point, pull the car radio out of the compartment by carefully disconnecting the connectors, taking care not to pull the wires.

To reinstall the equipment, simply reconnect the connectors exactly to their respective sockets and gently insert the radio and player into their compartment, ensuring not to pinch the electrical cables. Turn on the radio and perform a test to verify the perfect operation of both the radio unit and the CD player.


Updated on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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