I've had a good search and couldn't find a conclusive answer.

My V70 has the square cubbie and the lidded ashtray in front, in the centre by the handbrake. I would prefer to fit the dual cupholders in it's place. My logic suggests that it should be a simple process to remove this section, as described in the Haynes manual, and swap out for the new dual cup holder section.

But not according to these guys
http://www.volvopartshop.com/cup-hol...-07-3492-p.asp

"The cupholder can not be installed in cars with an ashtray/cupholder insert as standard."

Does anyone know for sure if this can/can't be done as a straight swap? Are the Volvopartshop guys talking tripe?