Also see: Volvo S60/V60 Console Trim Finish Guide
"Is there a DIY anywhere on how to remove the old wood trim?" is a question that's been asked on Volvo forums for over a decade, and it still doesn't have a clean, model-specific answer for the SPA-platform S60/V60. Most owners find out the hard way that the trim isn't glued down the way it looks — it's clipped, and those clips are the entire risk of the job.
Here's how to do it without cracking anything.
Before You Start
Confirm your exact trim finish and powertrain before ordering any replacement piece. On 2019–present S60/V60, the console trim differs between standard gas/mild-hybrid models and PHEV/Recharge models — the parts are not interchangeable, since the plug-in hybrid layout uses a different console configuration.
Good news: Console trim components are shared between the S60 and V60 for matching model years, powertrain, and finish — so a part confirmed for one fits the other.
What You'll Need
Plastic trim removal tool (not metal)
Torx driver set
Painter's tape to protect surrounding panels
Patience — rushing is what cracks clips
Removing the Dash Console Trim
1. Start at the side panels. These typically come off easily by hand or with light tool pressure, exposing the Torx screws underneath.
2. Work the plastic tool under the trim edge. Insert at a corner, not the middle, and work steadily along the edge rather than prying hard at one point.
3. Expect resistance around the radio and climate control area. This section is consistently the slowest part of the job — not difficult, just time-consuming, since the lower dash often needs to come out to reach the Torx screws behind it.
4. Support the panel as it releases. The trim is typically a single continuous piece across the dash — support it evenly so it doesn't flex or crack as the last clips let go.
Removing the Steering Wheel Trim
The steering wheel lower trim section is a more contained job — it releases from the wheel body without needing to touch the airbag or any wiring. Work the plastic tool around the perimeter evenly rather than levering from one side.
Installing the Replacement
Reverse the process: clip the new panel into the same mounting points, starting from the section that was hardest to remove (usually the radio/climate area) and working outward. Confirm every clip is fully seated before reinstalling the side panels and screws — a panel that isn't fully clipped in will rattle.
Common Mistakes
- Using a metal tool instead of plastic — this is what cracks clips and scratches surrounding trim
- Prying from the center of a panel instead of starting at a corner
- Ordering the wrong console panel for your powertrain (gas/mild-hybrid vs. PHEV)
- Not supporting the panel evenly as the last clips release
FAQ
Will removing the trim damage my dash?
Not if you use a plastic tool and work steadily along the edges. Metal tools and rushed prying are what cause damage.
Does the S60 trim fit the V60?
Yes, for matching model year, powertrain, and finish — the S60 and V60 share this console design.
How long does the job take?
Most of the panel comes out quickly. Budget extra time for the radio/climate console area specifically, since it's consistently the slowest section.
Do I need to remove the entire dash?
No — for the console panel itself, no. Some deeper repairs (like the sliding cupholder cover mechanism) require more disassembly, but a straight trim swap doesn't.
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