C70: - brushed aluminium trim - Page 5

Paffel · Nov 9th, 2011, 21:53

I've got plenty of experience in dropping the dash out in a quick time on these (35 minutes is my current record!), however i'm right in the middle of both of you, some 150 miles.

If you fancied it yourselves and had a dry spell (not likely at the minute with this weather) - look in the articles section for my V70 dash guide. C70 dash will be pretty much identical.

Dash Guide Here

waylander · Nov 9th, 2011, 22:18

lol... thanks guys, I'll be printing off the 'how to' guide and a good mate of mine (who's a mechanic and so has all the tools and expertise needed) will be helping me (read doing

).... not that he's aware of this as this point

dcw · Nov 10th, 2011, 11:05

That's a really good guide!

The only difference with the C70 is that the centre console extends the whole length of the car, so there are more bits to undo.

You have to first remove the rear seat cushion. It's just held by two clips at the front: put you hands under the front of the cushion, doing one side at a time, and tug upwards and they will release. Pull forwards and upwards and the rear of the cushion comes out from under the bottom edge of the seat back. (Refit is the reverse - locate seat cushion over sockets for clips and push down firmly).

This reveals two more bolts at the very rear of the centre console - you need to remove these too.

Then manhandle the centre console out as described in this thread, remembering to reach underneath and unplug the rear electric window switches (if you have them - I think that's just on the convertible?), rear power socket and the sub-woofer switch is applicable.

David

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Paffel VOC Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 13:22 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: Paffel	I've got plenty of experience in dropping the dash out in a quick time on these (35 minutes is my current record!), however i'm right in the middle of both of you, some 150 miles. If you fancied it yourselves and had a dry spell (not likely at the minute with this weather) - look in the articles section for my V70 dash guide. C70 dash will be pretty much identical. Dash Guide Here __________________ Current;'01 S60 T5 Previous; '98 V70XC, '97 V40 2.0, '94 855 T5,'02 S60 D5,'97 V70 AWD,'90 740 Turbo,'97 855 T5 Auto,99 V70 10V,'04 S80 D5,'99 V70R AWD Last edited by Paffel; Nov 9th, 2011 at 21:56.

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waylander Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2012 17:09 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: rayleigh	lol... thanks guys, I'll be printing off the 'how to' guide and a good mate of mine (who's a mechanic and so has all the tools and expertise needed) will be helping me (read doing ).... not that he's aware of this as this point

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dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	That's a really good guide! The only difference with the C70 is that the centre console extends the whole length of the car, so there are more bits to undo. You have to first remove the rear seat cushion. It's just held by two clips at the front: put you hands under the front of the cushion, doing one side at a time, and tug upwards and they will release. Pull forwards and upwards and the rear of the cushion comes out from under the bottom edge of the seat back. (Refit is the reverse - locate seat cushion over sockets for clips and push down firmly). This reveals two more bolts at the very rear of the centre console - you need to remove these too. Then manhandle the centre console out as described in this thread, remembering to reach underneath and unplug the rear electric window switches (if you have them - I think that's just on the convertible?), rear power socket and the sub-woofer switch is applicable. David

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