I've lurked in this forum for many years but never had the courage to post anything besides a silly DICE-related question. Recently, I embarked on the most ambitious automotive-related project I attempted yet, and want to document my progress here. I don't think most of what I say will be anything new, but maybe I'll be able to help somebody who is doing something related to their car.
The Premise
My fool self totaled my first car, a 2006 S80, about a year-and-a-half ago. I then bought the (almost) same exact car: same model, same trim, same engine, same year, and same driveline. The only two differences are exterior and interior color. My old car had a beige interior while the new one is black. I retained salvage of my old car and now want to swap the beige interior into my new S80. I am a special individual who does not like black interiors. To make matters extra spicy, I also want to upgrade the audio system while the car is apart. I plan to add an aftermarket head-unit, amp/dsp combo and the missing center speaker that HU-850 equipped S80's had.
Disclaimer
I'm still new to making detailed write-ups, so I'll post some picture of my progress as a test first. As I complete the job, I'll either edit this post into a giant documentary, or reply here with individual segments (seat removal, dashboard, carpets, etc.) Please let me know if I'm doing something wrong and if there is a 'preferred' picture sharing solution. I am using Dropbox for now.
Progress So Far
I have the passenger side carpet and seat removed, along with the center console. I only have enough pictures to walk through the radio and CCM removal process, so I'll do that as a start farther down below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e0kficldziu5s ... 0.jpg?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/x9ttzjvu9xotb ... n.jpg?dl=0
Radio and CCM (Climate Control Module) Removal
Do not remove ANY connections to the CCM with the battery connected to the car! Doing so will set ABS code(s) that can only be cleared with VIDA or more expensive scan-tools. I perform this job with the battery disconnected.
- Pry up the bezel surrounding the gear selector level with a thin tool that won't mar the plastic trim. The bezel clips are not that aggressive and should give way easily.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dhomx3udzw7se ... 4.jpg?dl=0 - Set the parking brake if it is in working order, otherwise one will have to hold the service brake down for steps 3-5. Applying wheel chocks to the vehicle is also a suitable alternative.
- Insert the vehicle key into the ignition and switch to position I. Move the gear selector to N, D, or far enough to move the bezel with the gear selector rearwards. Look under the CCM for two T-25 screws and unscrew them:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnobj3nnxpgf5 ... s.jpg?dl=0
The center console is missing in the picture. - Pull out the CCM far enough to expose two more T-25 screws below the radio and behind the CCM. Remove these screws, which are holding a metal bracket connected to the radio.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vajgw2fka40o4 ... 8.jpg?dl=0 - The radio and CCM are now free to be removed from the vehicle once their associated wiring connectors are disconnected. Return the gear selector to P after the radio or CCM is removed.
