How to disassemble waterfall center console Volvo C30 S40 V50 C70 (dashboard tuning radio removal)

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10 жыл бұрын

Alluminium interior elements in Volvo C30, S40, V50 and C70 scratch easily. You can replace the metal parts with plastic ones with vinyl wrap to keep your car interior stylish.
There are few screws that keep the waterfall center console in place and couple of wires that need to be disconnected.
Special thanks to colorcar.pl/ for wrapping the waterfall.
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@tomshannon213 5 жыл бұрын

Mr-fix has once again prevented me from making a mess of my S40. Thank you, Mr-Fix!!

@raymondtuckerjr1886 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

@dannapolitano6636 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! What type of LEDs do I need to replace the centre console colours? And the steering wheel/dash colours? Also can I change the colour of the centre console itself? :) Thanks 😊

@kaaninfo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mr-fix! I want to paint the number part on the gear knob. How can I disassemble it?

@jjonkkpoffer 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of screwdrivers did you use for this disassembly ?

@otpheimerdinger6197 3 жыл бұрын

Mam wersję bez wyjmowanej zapalniczki , jest ona zespolona z plastikiem przy kubkach . Więc jak dostać się do srobek przy gałce zmiany biegów ?

@mcesarin 11 ай бұрын

I do NOT know do you don´t have millions and millions likes in your videos. I´m your new subscriptor.

@volvomania1980 2 жыл бұрын

mr fix,it is the green conector,the one for climate control unit?thanks.

@ramblinginmeath4950 4 жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase Oracal 975 Dune in Europe - thanks

@krakoukas38 9 жыл бұрын

thank you very much :)

@toms6756 4 жыл бұрын

This looks great. All the buttons work on the waterfall but rarely light. Would I need to buy a whole new waterfall or is there an easy fix. Thank you for your videos, they are so helpful.

@BlazingsNL 6 ай бұрын

Did you ever find a fix for this? All my buttons work as well, but when you press them the lights don't correspond with the correct setting.

@WRBL69 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, do you have any info is there a possibility to switch the standard audio to other like premium audio or DTS?

@mrfixpl 3 жыл бұрын

If you have standard audio, then you can start with replacing speakers with the High Performance or Premium ones. It's a simple swap, you would have to do it anyway, so why not start with it to check how much of a difference it will make? If I recall correctly, audio system elements have some kind of component protection which will lock or limit the device if it detects that it was installed in new/different car. Anti-thief security mechanism. Also not sure how much wiring you would have to add/change to make it work.

@gregorylichtenson757 9 жыл бұрын

Hey there ..... Since you know what your doing ....CAN YOU Tell me Volvo part # for Mode light option ..i had seen on youtube that Volvo did offer it ...

@mrfixpl 9 жыл бұрын

Gregory Lichtenson Can you describe the feature? Or send me link to the video?

@mdjuricic 7 жыл бұрын

i have rattle sound from aluminium part of console! when i press it with finger with plastic behind it stops! what should i do?

@mrfixpl 7 жыл бұрын

Disassemble it and put some neoprene stripes inside.

@dannapolitano6636 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Can you please help me!? I would like to change the colour LED bulbs of the waterfall unit in this video a also my dashboard lights, as well as my window buttons etc. Can you advise me on what bulbs I need and if it’s easy to do?

@mrfixpl 4 жыл бұрын

AFAIK it's all in LEDs. You would have to disassemble each element, remove original LED and solder in replacement.

@dannapolitano6636 4 жыл бұрын

mr-fix do you think it’s worth the hassle ?

@qlus 4 жыл бұрын

@@dannapolitano6636 it looks really good but it takes a long time to do everything

@lady_cee_cee_v4096 9 жыл бұрын

Hi when you remove the radio and install it back in, is Amy codes required for it to work again? I plan to do my soon but didn't even get a manual let along much else, don't want to disconnect it then find I need a code to get it working again, cheers

@mrfixpl 9 жыл бұрын

Cee Bonnick No codes, no activation, no locks, no component protection. Just plug & play.

@lady_cee_cee_v4096 9 жыл бұрын

mr-fix thanks also a quick question about wrapping the waterfall plus the extras(door handles etc) what size wrap did you use ?

@mrfixpl 9 жыл бұрын

i remember that with a 1m x 1m vinyl we managed to do two V50 easily.

@lady_cee_cee_v4096 9 жыл бұрын

mr-fix thanks hoping to do the waterfall door handles and the arm rest surrounding, great video's

@meifert2 8 жыл бұрын

how do you change the light for the back of the console?

@mrfixpl 8 жыл бұрын

Those are SMD LEDs. You need to unsolder them and replace with new ones.

@meifert2 8 жыл бұрын

+mr-fix i just want a different color.

@lucabattaglia1897 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tadussst1293 5 жыл бұрын

Luca Battaglia 3

@Sir_Simon 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Now I can easily wrap that piece. It has a dark wood look, which I don't like that much.

@kylehorrocks9493 3 жыл бұрын

The dark wood ones are actually really rare....

@roberthadlow4033 8 жыл бұрын

Hi im from uk is there any way i can get that wrap here as it looks great ?

@mrfixpl 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Hadlow Sorry, but we don't have any knowledge about that. Please look for advertisement agencies, car wrapping garages. Check companies like 3M, Orafol, MacTAC.

@wukongize 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Hadlow Ebay.

@alinstancu1233 5 жыл бұрын

How can I repair some lights from that keyboard? I have problem with the lights from "1", "2", and "4" buttons....Thank you!

@mrfixpl 5 жыл бұрын

You would have to disassemble the climate control module, then find those LEDs that are not working, check if it's faulty LED or some other component. Then soldering of new ones.

@alinstancu1233 5 жыл бұрын

@@mrfixpl Thank you. I'm happy because now i know it's possible to replace them.

@mrfixpl 5 жыл бұрын

Everything is possible. But not everything pays off. Sometimes it's faster and cheaper just to replace the clime control module with used, working one.

@soccerlvr8221 10 жыл бұрын

what did you do with the aluminum one?!

@mrfixpl 10 жыл бұрын

I bought a set of plastic elements and wrapped it with vinyl film. Check out the gallery: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.644328578933197.1073741829.127913837241343&type=3

@carlobocchio2480 Жыл бұрын

Bravo!!!

@hrobass 9 жыл бұрын

nice

@itay4571 9 жыл бұрын

awesome !

@mrfixpl 9 жыл бұрын

Itay Avigdor Thank you! :) More pics: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.644328578933197.1073741829.127913837241343&type=3

@Webrisernl 3 жыл бұрын

you think the v50 2011 waterfall will fit a s40 2004?

@mrfixpl 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure right now if there are differences between pre-facelift and facelift waterfalls. Center console is different for sure but not 100% sure if the waterfall is the same. Mostly two mounting points at the bottom.

@matthewkuhl79 4 жыл бұрын

Does the head unit require a code to use once it's been reinstalled? Older models do.

@mrfixpl 4 жыл бұрын

In my case it did not. 2007 C30 and it was plug&play.

@matthewkuhl79 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrfixpl Thanks

@MK-tb4ex 4 жыл бұрын

What tool do u need? Phillips head or hex?

@mrfixpl 4 жыл бұрын

both

@Webrisernl 3 жыл бұрын

Whats the name of that plastic tool you use?

@mrfixpl 3 жыл бұрын

That's a squeegee for vinyl wrapping. But you should use plastic trim prying tools. I didn't had one at the time.

@kaydenwatts1056 3 жыл бұрын

Which wiring harness has the radio wires/ speaker wires

@mrfixpl 3 жыл бұрын

There's a wiring diagram PDF available somewhere on the internet. Look it up, it will be very helpful.

@kaydenwatts1056 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve searched everywhere but they don’t explain which wires are speaker and what not. I’m not sure if it’s the harness that comes out of the back of the disk player either. Even knowing that would help me out a ton. Thank you tho

@mrfixpl 3 жыл бұрын

@@kaydenwatts1056 Google "TP3978202", it's a wiring diagram PDF for Volvo S40/V50. Components 16/3, 16/4, 16/5, 16/6, 16/55, 16/56, 16/136, 16/137 are speakers. 16/105 AUD is Audio Module. Find page with "Group 39 Other Audio 2:2" and you will see exactly which pins are used for which speaker.

@Webrisernl 3 жыл бұрын

Do I need to disconnect the battery to do this?

@mrfixpl 3 жыл бұрын

I think that you should, but I didn't. Switched ignition off, waited few minutes for the vehicle to power down most modules.

@consolegamer545 9 жыл бұрын

mr-fix A bit of trivia, the waterfall console is named the "Infotainment" console, bit odd :/

@mrfixpl 9 жыл бұрын

***** I only found the "infotainment" name when looking for next generation Volvo system - Sensus.

@consolegamer545 9 жыл бұрын

I found it on my '04 S40 user manual, It has its own section :/

@mrfixpl 9 жыл бұрын

***** Wow. I totally missed that. Thanks!

@consolegamer545 9 жыл бұрын

mr-fix No problem :D, oh and I'm a bit puzzle at something, can someone install a aux port on the S40's BASIC sound system? I myself have installed it on my S40, but it has the premium system, I'm asking this because a couple of days ago on the Volvo subreddit, almost everyone was asking that question, anyways keep up the great work! :D

@mrfixpl 9 жыл бұрын

***** there is a way but that's not a clean install. You need to modify the amplifier and you don't have the "mode" button functionality. You can also find OEM parts for AUX but you'll most likely and up in your Volvo dealer to reprogram your car which isn't cheap.

@marinostb 8 жыл бұрын

Just to let you know after searching for hours the vinyl he used must be Oracal 975dn or 975 Dune

@mrfixpl 8 жыл бұрын

+marinostb you could just ask :)

@marinostb 8 жыл бұрын

+mr-fix Robert Hadlow asked you 5 months ago and you replied "Sorry, but we don't have any knowledge about that. Please look for advertisement agencies, car wrapping garages. Check companies like 3M, Orafol, MacTAC." I thought you forgot the model. :-)

@mrfixpl 8 жыл бұрын

+marinostb He asked where to buy it in UK and I didn't know. But I was (and still am) well aware of the vinyl model. Sorry for the confusion.

@marinostb 8 жыл бұрын

+mr-fix No problem :-) I am giving a try with cheap chinese vinyl 6D. It looks OK on my S40. I have installed it on the back handles yesterday. Today I will do the front and I will try to remove the console today. Do you know if it's easy to remove the door plastic pillars to wrap them too? thumbs.ebaystatic.com/images/g/GXAAAOSwrklVJsb8/s-l225.jpg

@mrfixpl 8 жыл бұрын

+marinostb didn't tried yet to remove those.

@choctawman100 8 жыл бұрын

09 s40 is different....little piece covering the front 2 screws doesnt exist.....It's all one piece.,had to remove center console.

@mrfixpl 8 жыл бұрын

I don't have access to facelift model but i remember that you need to slide the center console so those two screw are accessible.

@choctawman100 8 жыл бұрын

I've owned Volvo's for 20 years,everything from 240 bricks[fav] to XC's,and I've never heard of the "facelift" model,but have seen it referred to here lately...Do you know what the reference is to? Yes,not having the"access piece" made a 30 minute job,a 4 hour job.It took so long because of the cleaning one can do when the center console is gone....Nice video,young man,thanks.

@choctawman100 8 жыл бұрын

BTW,I was replacing the shifter rubber control pad.

@mrfixpl 8 жыл бұрын

S40/V50 had some exterior changes (late 2007: new lights front and back, grill, bumpers, wider VOLVO emblems on the trunk 2011: large grill logo) and interior changes (2006: dome light, DSTC button removal; 2007: chrome knobs, different air vents, handbrake with middle console, slightly different instrument cluster, remote).

@choctawman100 8 жыл бұрын

I'm partial to my S40....but I'm partial to Volvos in general.A lot of people complain about difficulty to work on them.....I've been an ASE mech for 15yrs,and I happen to find them easy,although it could be familiarity....My least fav to turn wrenches on is a Toyota/Lexus....Thanks for the info on the "facelift"..it will help further searches.

@80sGuy. 2 жыл бұрын

This does NOT work with facelift models as it is a lot more involved to get it removed. You'd have to also remove parts of the middle console (cup holder) cover frame.

@TehSWEED 2 ай бұрын

Yepp, started doing this then saw that i cant remove the bottom part, time to find facelift video

@edgardiazvillalobos8644 Ай бұрын

Busco una consola igual volvo s40

@brettsroberts 2 ай бұрын

If you have the C70, you will need to remove the rear cup holders first and slide the center console back to access the lower waterfall screws as seen in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrtlo62kx7HZoY0.htmlsi=eACvWEnXwdMJD6DI