Join Today
Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Senior Member
    This user has no status

    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Brighton
    Posts
    236
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Question Access instrument cluster on new-shape V70

    Does anyone know how to access the rear of the dashboard instrument cluster to be able to change a bulb?
    It's on a 2001 new-shape V70.
    There seems to be a section of the dash above the clocks that could possibly be lifted away to give access. If only I could figure out how to release it. I don't see any screws or clips.
    Help!

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    This user has no status
    jp850R's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Fareham/hampshire
    Posts
    192
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    Hi,
    If its any thing like my 850 its a pain in the rear, i cant say for certain cos ive never worked on a v70, but i had to take the whole of the top of the dash off!!!

    I would recommend a manual, especially if you have pass air bags.
    If you need an idea of how 2 cos it may be the same just say and ill post up where all the screws i can remember are.

    P.S nice to c some one fairly local (down south anyway)


    Back on the road with 6 gears...........!


  3. #3
    Senior Member
    This user has no status

    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Brighton
    Posts
    236
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    On the 850 and P1 V70 the fascia is in two sections, upper & lower, and you have to lift the upper section off to access the cluster.
    On the P2 V70 the fascia is in one piece. It seems there's some way of accessing the cluster without removing the entire fascia but I don't know how to do it.

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    This user has no status

    Join Date
    Feb 2005
    Location
    Brighton
    Posts
    236
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
    I know you're all waiting with bated breath for the solution to this one.
    Here it is (from Vadis - thanks mailee)
    1. Remove ignition key and engage steering lock so you can't accidently trigger the airbag.
    2. Remove steering column cover by removing the 3 torx screws from under.
    3. Pull the bottom of instrument cluster shroud towards you until you can get your fingers behind it between it and the glass of the instruments. Now pull it firmly towards you and it'll release and come away.
    4. Four torx screws hold the cluster top cover in place and another four hold the cluster itself in place.
    5. Work out whether you need grey, black or blue coded replacement bulbs. Go to Volvo and wait a week while they order them !


 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
ipv6 ready