General: - Cup Holder removal

pge · Sep 25th, 2006, 13:03

Can anyone tell me how to remove the 'Spring Out' cup holder which is situated next to the radio on our 02my V70.
The spring appears to have broken and it won't stay in which is anoying.
Anyone else had this problem
Thanks for any advice
Pge

anth001 · Sep 25th, 2006, 17:57

hello,

i recommend gaffer tape. Or try....dare i say it????

a stealer!!

S60-MBS · Sep 25th, 2006, 21:04

Theres a list of instructions in the stickies on the S60 forum....although they are for a XC70..they are still valid for the S60/V70

BobS · Sep 25th, 2006, 21:11

Hi,

Haven’t taken the holder out myself. But check attachment as to how Volvo recommends it is done!
I reckon the tool can be made from my favourite tool the wire coat hanger!

Hope it helps?
BobS

pge · Sep 26th, 2006, 13:30

Thanks for the info. The instructions from BobS look straight forward.
I will let you know results
Pge

mjm295 · Sep 27th, 2006, 15:29

Not had this problem, but the 'ratchet' has broken. I cannot get the arms to stay in and hold the cup. Is this fixable? I suspect a spring has popped off too, as it was broke when i bought the car at 8600 miles. I cant see the ratchet being worn out at that low mileage....

b1g1an · Sep 27th, 2006, 18:44

Not fixable and very common, they now fit a version with rubber flaps, which look rubbish, instead of the ratchet and this is what a dealer would fit if you made a warranty claim.

D5 Monkey · Sep 27th, 2006, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjm295

Not had this problem, but the 'ratchet' has broken. I cannot get the arms to stay in and hold the cup. Is this fixable? I suspect a spring has popped off too, as it was broke when i bought the car at 8600 miles. I cant see the ratchet being worn out at that low mileage....

The ratchet on the cup grip on mine had been broken since I got the car and I finally got round to removing the cup holder and fixing it yesterday. Will post with full details/pictures later on (if work is quiet and I have time to write it up!) but basically I needn't have removed the holder as the ratchet assembly is accessible from underneath with the cup holder in the open position. Basically there is a small spring, the end of which runs in a tiny notched track. All that was wrong with mine was that the spring was slightly loose and had popped out of the track, a quick fiddle and working again fine.
All that's needed is small fingers!

Not saying this is always the cure but has worked for me.

D5 Monkey · Sep 28th, 2006, 03:16

No responsibility taken for destruction on components/fingers!!
At own risk and all that.

mjm295 · Sep 28th, 2006, 08:50

WOW.....Thanks, Ill pop out at lunch time......watch this space.

Sep 25th, 2006, 13:03	#1
pge Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2017 07:40 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Coventry	Cup Holder removal Can anyone tell me how to remove the 'Spring Out' cup holder which is situated next to the radio on our 02my V70. The spring appears to have broken and it won't stay in which is anoying. Anyone else had this problem Thanks for any advice Pge

Sep 25th, 2006, 21:04	#3
S60-MBS VOC Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2020 11:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: ???????????????? View Photos By: S60-MBS	Theres a list of instructions in the stickies on the S60 forum....although they are for a XC70..they are still valid for the S60/V70 __________________

Sep 26th, 2006, 13:30	#5
pge Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2017 07:40 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Coventry	Cupholder Removal Thanks for the info. The instructions from BobS look straight forward. I will let you know results Pge

Sep 27th, 2006, 15:29	#6
mjm295 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2009 13:59 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney View Photos By: mjm295	Not had this problem, but the 'ratchet' has broken. I cannot get the arms to stay in and hold the cup. Is this fixable? I suspect a spring has popped off too, as it was broke when i bought the car at 8600 miles. I cant see the ratchet being worn out at that low mileage.... __________________ S60 D5 SE, 53 plate. and Robin Hood Sub K - 1.8 OHC www.coventrykitcar.co.uk

Sep 28th, 2006, 08:50	#10
mjm295 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2009 13:59 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney View Photos By: mjm295	WOW.....Thanks, Ill pop out at lunch time......watch this space. __________________ S60 D5 SE, 53 plate. and Robin Hood Sub K - 1.8 OHC www.coventrykitcar.co.uk

Sep 25th, 2006, 17:57	#2
anth001 woof woof! Last Online: Aug 8th, 2008 08:00 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: darlington View Photos By: anth001	hello, i recommend gaffer tape. Or try....dare i say it???? a stealer!!

Sep 27th, 2006, 18:44	#7
b1g1an Senior Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2014 23:12 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norwich	Not fixable and very common, they now fit a version with rubber flaps, which look rubbish, instead of the ratchet and this is what a dealer would fit if you made a warranty claim.

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