440 door panel removal, heater knobs

air2fakie · Jan 16th, 2008, 20:02

hi.

i wanted to change the old door speakers on my grandmothers '91 440.
the interior's still in pretty good shape so i didn't want to just recklessly start prying off stuff with the danger that i'd accidentally break off mounting tabs or clips or something. so i was wondering if anyone could post or point me a step-by-step on getting the interior door panels off to get at the original door speakers?

thx a bunch!

air

ps also, i noticed that the little end knobs on the heater/ventilation slide controls are pretty worn down. from the looks of it, they were once white and have green leds or something (at least they glow green when the lights are on). where can i get replacements? thx.

one eared steve · Jan 17th, 2008, 14:37

hi there
you will find that there is one of the heater knobe that you want on ebay for £1.99+postage .so just type in volvo 440 and have a look.

get yourself a haynes manual it tells you everything you need to know for the door panel and is very simple to do if you are gentle.

Bruce_T · Jan 17th, 2008, 15:01

On my 440 (96 model, mk2)

The grills over the speaker just pop out. Use a flat head screw driver to pop the grill out.

Not sure if its the same on the mk1?

Mark480 · Jan 17th, 2008, 18:13

I think you still need to remove the card to get the speaker out though!

There are screws under the pull handle and one under the handle to open the door. Might be one or two round the edge aswell. You then pull out at the bottom and push upwards as it's squeezed in between the door frame and glass.

Bruce_T · Jan 17th, 2008, 20:29

No, I did not have to remove the door card to change speakers.

Pop the grill out

Then there is 4 screws holding the speaker in.(Which also hold the door card on)

Daniel M · Jan 20th, 2008, 10:26

Unless you're changing the wiring too, you don't need to take the door card off, you should just be able to prize the speaker grill off with a flat bladed screwdriver. It's only the 480 that needs to have the door card removed to change speakers.

Also, heater knobs on eBay are a rip off - they cost 60p each from Volvo. eBay isn't always a bargain! They don't have LED's, just little pinholes for green light to shine through, and new they're light grey in colour. A worth while replacement for any interior!

Dan

Clan · Jan 20th, 2008, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by air2fakie

ps also, i noticed that the little end knobs on the heater/ventilation slide controls are pretty worn down. from the looks of it, they were once white and have green leds or something (at least they glow green when the lights are on). where can i get replacements? thx.

It sounds obvious but try your volvo dealer for the knobs 3414933 the illumination on the end is fibre optic ..

air2fakie · Jan 21st, 2008, 10:37

thanks for all the tips gentlemen.
keep you posted!

Jack79 · Jan 21st, 2008, 17:57

In Poland one knob cost 1£ from Volvo dealer. New in original case.

Jan 16th, 2008, 20:02	#1
air2fakie New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2008 22:33 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: amsterdam	440 door panel removal, heater knobs hi. i wanted to change the old door speakers on my grandmothers '91 440. the interior's still in pretty good shape so i didn't want to just recklessly start prying off stuff with the danger that i'd accidentally break off mounting tabs or clips or something. so i was wondering if anyone could post or point me a step-by-step on getting the interior door panels off to get at the original door speakers? thx a bunch! air ps also, i noticed that the little end knobs on the heater/ventilation slide controls are pretty worn down. from the looks of it, they were once white and have green leds or something (at least they glow green when the lights are on). where can i get replacements? thx.

Jan 20th, 2008, 10:26	#6
Daniel M Inbetween Volvo's... Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lowestoft View Photos By: Daniel M	Unless you're changing the wiring too, you don't need to take the door card off, you should just be able to prize the speaker grill off with a flat bladed screwdriver. It's only the 480 that needs to have the door card removed to change speakers. Also, heater knobs on eBay are a rip off - they cost 60p each from Volvo. eBay isn't always a bargain! They don't have LED's, just little pinholes for green light to shine through, and new they're light grey in colour. A worth while replacement for any interior! Dan __________________ Current: 2014 Ford S-Max Titanium X Sport -- Previous Volvo’s -- :: 480 Turbo, 1993, 234 Polar White (with 'Richmod') :: Sold :: 440 2.0i SE, 1994, 306 Smoke Silver Metallic :: Sold :: 440 1.7 GLEi, 1991, 219 Ocean Blue Metallic Metallic :: Sold Last edited by Daniel M; Jan 20th, 2008 at 10:28. Reason: Spelling! D'oh!

Jan 17th, 2008, 14:37	#2
one eared steve Junior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2014 00:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: devon	hi there you will find that there is one of the heater knobe that you want on ebay for £1.99+postage .so just type in volvo 440 and have a look. get yourself a haynes manual it tells you everything you need to know for the door panel and is very simple to do if you are gentle.

Jan 17th, 2008, 15:01	#3
Bruce_T Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2011 21:33 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: Bruce_T	On my 440 (96 model, mk2) The grills over the speaker just pop out. Use a flat head screw driver to pop the grill out. Not sure if its the same on the mk1?

Jan 17th, 2008, 18:13	#4
Mark480 Loser Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2010 00:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aberdeen	I think you still need to remove the card to get the speaker out though! There are screws under the pull handle and one under the handle to open the door. Might be one or two round the edge aswell. You then pull out at the bottom and push upwards as it's squeezed in between the door frame and glass.

Jan 17th, 2008, 20:29	#5
Bruce_T Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2011 21:33 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: Bruce_T	No, I did not have to remove the door card to change speakers. Pop the grill out Then there is 4 screws holding the speaker in.(Which also hold the door card on)

Jan 21st, 2008, 10:37	#8
air2fakie New Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2008 22:33 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: amsterdam	thanks for all the tips gentlemen. keep you posted!

Jan 21st, 2008, 17:57	#9
Jack79 New Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2008 20:46 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Koszalin	In Poland one knob cost 1£ from Volvo dealer. New in original case.

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