V50 L5-2.4L VIN 38 B5244S4 (2006)
Fold the carpet out of the way on both sides of the center console. The lead-in for the gear selector cables is on the floor, in front of the heater unit.
Hint: The insulation panel can be torn at the gear selector cable's lead-through. Take out the insulation panel in "two parts", an upper and a lower.
Remove the sound insulation panel.