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How do you change the in dash push cup holder on a 2001 S40 Volvo?

1. Remove the center console.

- Lift up on the rear part of the console until the retaining clips release, then pull the back and the upper part of the console out.

- Remove the two Torx head bolts retaining the cupholder housing.

- Pull out the cupholder housing from the front.

2. Pry out the old cup holder.

- Insert a plastic trim removal tool into the slots on the sides of the cup holder.

- Pry gently until the cup holder pops out.

3. Install the new cup holder.

- Press the new cup holder into place.

- Make sure that the tabs on the sides of the cup holder snap into place.

4. Reinstall the cupholder housing and the center console.

Here are some additional tips:

- Be careful not to damage the trim when prying out the old cup holder.

- Make sure that the new cup holder is properly snapped into place before reinstalling the center console.