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Removing the Centre Console on a 2003 Volvo V40

Model: Volvo V40 MK 1 - Years 1995-2012
Part: Dashboard

In today's video, we will see the step-by-step process to remove the centre console from the dashboard of a 2003 Volvo V40, first generation. First, get into the vehicle and start by removing the radio, taking out the side pins with a sharp object; then disconnect the electrical connectors at the back. Now, prise off the central plastic cover to remove it, unscrewing all the fixing screws found underneath; next, remove the climate control knobs and the air vents to completely dismantle the centre console!

Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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