98 V70R gear knob

[Bigfella666]

Don’t know how I keep posting in wrong section so here we go again !

Would somebody kindly advise how it is removed for possible re-trim

[SteveSarre]

On a normal V70 auto, you put it in neutral then simply tug it upwards hard (and try not bang your head or hand on the ceiling).

HTH
Steve

[SteveSarre]

... after separating the leather boot .


I don't know about manual - maybe it is more difficult.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObGUZDT6ChU


HTH
Steve

[tc]

i read that there are four tabs underneath that need a special tool to close them so you can remove it, apparently a couple of pieces of copper pipe will do. I'd love someone to show me how though because I need to remove mine as well to replace the gaitor.

[PNuT]

It aint easy & I think damage is almost guaranteed

[Baffler]

You're going to need a knob puller



...or fashion a tool to resemble Volvo type.

[SteveSarre]

Is that v70R knob different from the standard V70?

Looks like that special tool is available from Volvo and Pelican, and is not too expensive.
https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info2/9995685.htm

Steve

[Bigfella666]

Thanks chaps responses much appreciated

Sorry for not making clear she is a mans car - manual

I had a brief look today whilst fitting a Yatour and it struck me the shift emblem pays some part in retaining the leather which wraps underneath it

If it transpires the tool from Pelican is the only way forward I shall buy if there are comrades happy to pay eg £20 to borrow it !

And if anybody can suggest why I now have drivers door speaker interfearance only when using Bluetooth a successful resolution will provide a significant discount !

[Bigfella666]

Baffled any idea how the tool works ?

I am led to believe Steve that a genuine R knob is larger but could not attest to the truth of the suggestion

[Cookeh]

There are some very old threads on volvospeed and t5d5 that mention ways to remove them. From what they say, you remove the boot (lift centre console, then push in the 8 clips holding the plastic base of the gaitor to the console). Once the boot is removed from the base of the console you can slide two halves of a copper pipe (similar diameter to the shifter) up into the base of the gearknob then knock it off the shaft using a hammer.