V70 2.5T AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2003)
Insert a small screwdriver between the boot and the gear selector lever knob to access the lock bracket.
Carefully pry the screwdriver forward so that the lock bracket detaches from the gear selector lever knob.
Note: Only undamaged lock brackets can be reused.
Remove the gear selector knob
Remove the gear selector knob as follows:
Stand astride the center console. Grasp the gear selector lever knob with both hands. Pull it straight upwards with a hard jerk.
Remove the panel
Remove the panel. See Boot, gear selector, replacing
Remove the top panel
Remove the top panel. See Boot, gear selector, replacing
Installation
Install the gear selector knob
Press the gear selector knob so that it locks in the lever. If necessary: Use a sheet plastic hammer and a shim to carefully hit the knob down on to the
gear selector lever.
Check
Pull the gear selector knob.