Step 1 – Removing the lock bracket from the gear selector knob

Insert a small screwdriver between the boot and the gear selector lever knob to access the lock bracket.

Carefully pry the screwdriver forward so that the lock bracket detaches from the gear selector lever knob.

Step 2 – Removing the gear selector knob

Grasp the gear selector lever knob with both hands. Pull it straight upwards with a hard push.

The instructions in this tutorial will work in the following model years:

• 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Volvo S60
• 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Volvo V70
• 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Volvo XC70
• 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Volvo S80
• 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Volvo XC90