Changing gear selector, console removal ?

[cameron]

Im looking to change the gear selector in my auto T5

T5pete kindly donated a nice wood effect one instead of the drab grey one :B_thumb:

Ive removed the 2 8mm bolts in the arm rest area but it still seems solid where it meets the bottom of the ashtray area :(

Has anybody got a linky on how to remove the center console, or any tips ?

Cheers

Lee

P.S. i have used the search function and cant find anything :(

[Niles]

take the ashtray out mate, there should be 2 screws holding that bit in. Must be other screws too but I'm sorry I've no idea where they are. Even Mr Haynes bible isn't to clear.

[Dangerous Dave]

Screws holding the console on are.....

You've already got these
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/DSC02909.jpg

Then some by the coinholder (lift it up to reveal) and cigarette lighter
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/DSC02904.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/DSC02905.jpg

Then remove the tray and disconnect the wiring to cigarette lighter
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/DSC02906.jpg

And underneath should be two more screws
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/DSC02907.jpg

I think thats it, there might be two behind the ashtray, but try it anyway. Then disconnect all thw wiring connectors and pul the console back a bit and lift it up. Obviously this is for manual g/box, but I'm guessin the auto is more or less the same.

HTH

Bomb

[kyebosh]

Does this help Lee?

http://www.volvo-forums.com/t4656-removing-the-center-console.htm

[cameron]

Never mind the console how the hell do i get the linkage of the shifter itself.

Few Piccys for you Pete :B_thumb:

Large clip that holds the selector in place
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/P270109_125901.jpg
Linkage attached to the Shifter
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/P270109_1259.jpg
Selector from the side, the bit with the round hole is where the shifter meets the linkage
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/P270109_1300.jpg

On amother matter what is this big weight for from under the rear of the center console, must weigh about 1kg
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/P270109_1708.jpg

Cheers

Lee

[t5 pete]

hi lee in the first pic the brass coloured plate is a big clip remove that then in the second pic there should be another pin/clip to remove the brass ring that attaches to the selector just have a fiddle with it all should be reveled i know i got the one you have got off quite easy also i would like to know what they used the weight for

[cameron]

Anybody know of a How To link ?

Still stuck, and i dont want to force it in case i break the one already on the car.

Lee

[Dangerous Dave]

Hey dude, the heavy lump is an 'Oscillation damper', I guess it cuts out some vibrations somewhere?!

Anyhoo, heres a some info on the gear selector, though its a bit vague
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/gear1.jpg
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/gear2.jpg

HTH

Bomb

[Dangerous Dave]

And heres and exploded diagram for you

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/gear3.jpg


Looks like you have to pull up number 35 and pull out number 29 from the left hand side (maybe?)

Here's a closeup
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s101/bomb192uk/console/gear4.jpg

HTH

[cameron]

Cheers for that but my eyes aint too great to be honest im struggling a bit with the small writing.

Where did you get this from ?

I bought a cd thing of ebay a bit ago but not sure where i put it, is this of the same thing ?

Cheers

Lee

[t5 pete]

hi lee thanks to bomb 182 as ive said remove the big retaining clip that look brass in colour in pic one and theres a pin to remove its on the other side of the second pic you put up

[Dangerous Dave]

Cheers for that but my eyes aint too great to be honest im struggling a bit with the small writing.


Sorry bud, image hosting site reduces the size of them. If you save the pic to your comp then you can view it better as the viewer on here doesn't do them justice. Or PM me and I can send you the originals

[cameron]

Right ive done it, cheers for the help guys :B_thumb:

Piccys

BEFORE
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/P280109_113501.jpg

AFTER
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/cameron793/P280109_1220.jpg

Looks much better imho :D

Lee

[Dangerous Dave]

Nice one dude, looks really nice.

[t5 pete]

Glad you got it done it looks 100% better