V70 Sat Nav/Phone: - V70 2006 Ocean Race

tonyldee · Jun 19th, 2020, 10:41

Hi, anyone enlighten me on how to remove the dashboard mounted satnav from an imported Japanese 2006 V70 ocean race? Obviously it is in Japanese and therefore totally useless for UK use. I have tried to source UK software discs to no avail. It sticks out like a sore thumb and my biggest fear is that some lowlife might think it a great idea to break into the car and steal this useless bit of kit. As I cannot use it I want it out. Any thoughts would be gratefully received.

deanosabby · Jun 19th, 2020, 11:48

Is it stuck in the up position?
I have factory nav in my car and the screen always goes down into the dash with a small bit showing at the top as per factory.
I doubt anyone will want to steal the nav, more than likely they would nick the car first.

oragex · Jun 19th, 2020, 16:20

Also the dash piece of these cars is anything but easy to remove - not to mention it will cause various crickets to come alive.

reggit · Jun 19th, 2020, 16:31

Pop out the speaker grill around it, it’s held by friction tabs, you need to be careful not to deform it or mark the dash. Undo the speaker, then undo the screen. They are just held in by torx head screws.

tonyldee · Jun 19th, 2020, 22:31

Thanks Are we talking about the same unit? Mine seems to be permanently upright on top of the dash in front of the windscreen. If it just sank down out of sight I would be happy enough. As it is, it is of no use and it tends to rattle as well!

JoeNinety · Jun 19th, 2020, 22:52

a picture tells a thousand words....

Beardieman · Jun 21st, 2020, 11:49

Is there a button on the top to press and push the unit back down?

tonyldee · Jun 22nd, 2020, 18:52

Not noticed-will go and check. Thank you that might solve the problem!

tonyldee · Jun 23rd, 2020, 22:23

Nope. No button on top to press screen down. Will attempt to remove unit as per reggit's suggestion.

tonyldee · Jul 1st, 2020, 17:39

Big thank you to reggit. Reread your post. Thought about it then gathered up the nerve to have a go. No damage to leather dash although the screen carrier was so brittle owing to the hot Japanese sun, that it cracked up. Not needed, covered gap left by the screen with some speaker cloth and pushed the panel back in place. Job done!

Jun 19th, 2020, 10:41	#1
tonyldee Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:14 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hull	V70 2006 Ocean Race Hi, anyone enlighten me on how to remove the dashboard mounted satnav from an imported Japanese 2006 V70 ocean race? Obviously it is in Japanese and therefore totally useless for UK use. I have tried to source UK software discs to no avail. It sticks out like a sore thumb and my biggest fear is that some lowlife might think it a great idea to break into the car and steal this useless bit of kit. As I cannot use it I want it out. Any thoughts would be gratefully received.

Jun 19th, 2020, 16:20	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Also the dash piece of these cars is anything but easy to remove - not to mention it will cause various crickets to come alive. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jun 19th, 2020, 16:31	#4
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Pop out the speaker grill around it, it’s held by friction tabs, you need to be careful not to deform it or mark the dash. Undo the speaker, then undo the screen. They are just held in by torx head screws. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Jun 19th, 2020, 22:52	#6
JoeNinety Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:09 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Winchester	a picture tells a thousand words.... __________________ V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Est SE Automatic (5 speed) MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: RR TDV8 3.6 '08; RR TD6 3.0 '02; RR P38A V8 '99; Audi A4 Cab 3.0 V6 2004; Volvo 740 GLE Est 1989 Have VIDA & VXDIAG NANO on W10Pro - happy to help

Jun 23rd, 2020, 22:23	#9
tonyldee Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:14 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hull	V70 Sat Nav/Phone Nope. No button on top to press screen down. Will attempt to remove unit as per reggit's suggestion.

Jun 19th, 2020, 11:48	#2
deanosabby Member Last Online: May 14th, 2022 15:32 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Edinburgh	Is it stuck in the up position? I have factory nav in my car and the screen always goes down into the dash with a small bit showing at the top as per factory. I doubt anyone will want to steal the nav, more than likely they would nick the car first.

Jun 19th, 2020, 22:31	#5
tonyldee Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:14 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hull	Thanks Are we talking about the same unit? Mine seems to be permanently upright on top of the dash in front of the windscreen. If it just sank down out of sight I would be happy enough. As it is, it is of no use and it tends to rattle as well!

Jun 21st, 2020, 11:49	#7
Beardieman Junior Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2024 10:08 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Thurso	Is there a button on the top to press and push the unit back down?

Jun 22nd, 2020, 18:52	#8
tonyldee Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:14 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hull	Not noticed-will go and check. Thank you that might solve the problem!

Jul 1st, 2020, 17:39	#10
tonyldee Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:14 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hull	V70 Sat Nav/Phone Big thank you to reggit. Reread your post. Thought about it then gathered up the nerve to have a go. No damage to leather dash although the screen carrier was so brittle owing to the hot Japanese sun, that it cracked up. Not needed, covered gap left by the screen with some speaker cloth and pushed the panel back in place. Job done!

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