Volvo Repair: Light replacement, ash tray, gear indicator


Question
QUESTION: I have a 2001 C70 and the light in the console gear indicator is OUT. How do you get in there to replace the bulb, I assume there is one and what size is it.

ANSWER: Jay, If you have a coupe they arent bad to do but a Convertible pretty much sucks.  You need to take the center console out to get to the bulb.  Its a special bulb available from the Dealer.  Its about $7.95 for the bulb but an hours labor to do.  I can guide you through it.  Let me know.  Roger

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QUESTION: THANKS....Yeah, I am one of those crazy people who would spend all day to replace a $7.00 bulb. What is the best way to remove the console.

ANSWER: On which model?  Coupe or convertible?  Roger

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QUESTION: It is a convertible....

Answer
Jay, basically you need to remove the ashtray and rear portion of the console just to get the thing out enough to access the bulb.  There are 2 screws under a little panel in the arm rest assembly.  There are also 2 screws holding the console in where you took the ash tray out.  We can go further if you get stuck.  Roger