Post 604570 by Gold 'N' Brown on 2013-05-10 23:52:21
I've had a good search and couldn't find a conclusive answer.
My V70 has the square cubbie and the lidded ashtray in front, in the centre by the handbrake. I would prefer to fit the dual cupholders in it's place. My logic suggests that it should be a simple process to remove this section, as described in the Haynes manual, and swap out for the new dual cup holder section.
But not according to these guys
http://www.volvopartshop.com/cup-holder-centre-console-vxc70-07-3492-p.asp
"The cupholder can not be installed in cars with an ashtray/cupholder insert as standard."
Does anyone know for sure if this can/can't be done as a straight swap? Are the Volvopartshop guys talking tripe?
Post 604572 by M-R-P on 2013-05-10 23:56:50
The previous owner of my car (the father in law) swapped the dual cupholder for the ashtray/cubby hole (even though he doesn't smoke) so balls to the doubters - it's possible. I think the newer cars have a different center console layout, preventing these mods but if you're car is pre-2004, you'l be fine.
Post 604600 by Harvey on 2013-05-11 06:24:00
The twin cup holder just lifts out to leave rubber mat in the bottom ,but my is a 2005 year.
Post 813297 by Gold 'N' Brown on 2017-08-06 00:42:03
It's taken me 4 years to get around to it, but finally answered my own question! Yes it is possible, and a total piece of P. All of 15 mins to swap over...
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Post 813298 by MoleT-5R on 2017-08-06 07:03:30
Well done, that's a bit like me putting stuff on the the shelf as I do and it letting it sit there till I get around to a mass fitting day, my external oil cooler is like that, along with other parts but will be on soon..........