Volvo 240 / 260 (1981–1993): 2× 52 mm gauge panel replacing the ashtray with gauge installed
  • Volvo 240 / 260 (1981–1993): 2× 52 mm gauge panel replacing the ashtray from behind, cable exit
  • Volvo 240 / 260 (1981–1993): 2× 52 mm gauge panel replacing the ashtray without gauge
  • Volvo 240 / 260 (1981–1993): 2× 52 mm gauge panel replacing the ashtray with gauge installed

Fits Volvo 240 / 260 (1981–1993)

Volvo 240 / 260 (1981–1993): 2× 52 mm gauge panel replacing the ashtray – no drilling

Plugs into the front ashtray slot of the Volvo 240 centre console and holds two 52 mm gauges flush.

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Description

For the Volvo 240 and 260 (242, 244, 245) with the centre console from 1981: the panel replaces the front ashtray and holds two 52 mm gauges flush – boost and oil temperature on the 240 Turbo, oil pressure and voltmeter on the non-turbo.

  • A hollow plug with crush ribs clamps in the ashtray slot. Nothing is drilled.
  • The gauges sit flush, held by crush ribs without screws.
  • The cables run through the plug into the slot.
  • Variants for 45, 50 and 55 mm gauge depth.
  • Prints face-down on the bed: smooth visible side, no supports.

The slot is only 26 mm tall, so the panel sits in front of the console and protrudes by the gauge depth.

Slot width 90–96 mm: too loose → felt tape on the plug sides, too tight → file the crush ribs. Check the +0.4 mm bore with the test ring.

Dimensions

Width116 mm
Height90 mm
Depth60 mm
Bore52.79 mm
Weight (printed)111 g
Layer height0.2 mm
Walls4
Infill20 %

Dimensions of the default variant in print orientation.

Material and temperature

Shaded location: PETG is sufficient, ASA is the more robust choice. PLA is unsuitable in a car – it starts to soften at about 55–60 °C.

Print orientation: Face (visible side) down on the bed, plug pointing up.

Guide: PETG or ASA in a car?

Safety notice

The ashtray sits in the centre console clear of the airbag zones (driver airbag and knee bolster from 1990 on the driver side). The panel must not obstruct the gear lever or heater controls – check in every gear. Install at your own risk. Never mount in an airbag deployment zone, never cover controls, never restrict the view. Follow the material and temperature advice. Add-ons may affect the type approval of the vehicle (§ 19 StVZO in Germany); keep edges in the head and knee area rounded (UN Regulation No. 21).

Not an original part. No affiliation with the vehicle manufacturers named; make and model names only indicate fitment.

Dimensions from a replacement ashtray (Printables 647471, CC BY). Console 1975–1980 not checked. Driver airbag and knee bolster from model year 1990 – clear of the panel.

What's included

  • toleranz-testring-52mm.stl – Tolerance test ring
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe45.stl – STL – print-ready mesh
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe45.3mf – 3MF – with print profile
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe45.step – STEP – editable in CAD
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe50.stl – STL – print-ready mesh
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe50.3mf – 3MF – with print profile
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe50.step – STEP – editable in CAD
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe55.stl – STL – print-ready mesh
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe55.3mf – 3MF – with print profile
  • volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe55.step – STEP – editable in CAD
VersionContainsPrice
Gauges up to 45 mm deeptoleranz-testring-52mm.stl, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe45.stl, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe45.3mf, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe45.step€9.99
Gauges up to 50 mm deeptoleranz-testring-52mm.stl, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe50.stl, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe50.3mf, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe50.step€9.99
Gauges up to 55 mm deeptoleranz-testring-52mm.stl, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe55.stl, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe55.3mf, volvo-240-aschenbecher-instrumentenblende-2x-52mm_tiefe55.step€9.99

Printing

  1. Print the tolerance test ring first and test-fit a gauge.
  2. Print in PETG or ASA, 0.2 mm layers, 4 walls, 20 % infill, no supports. No PLA.

Installation

  1. Pull out the front ashtray.
  2. Route the cables through the grooves into the plug and on into the slot, press the gauges in from the front.
  3. Push the panel straight into the slot until it sits against the console.

Guides for this part

FAQ

Which material should I use for this gauge panel?

Recommended: PETG (alternatively ASA, ABS). Shaded location: PETG is sufficient, ASA is the more robust choice. PLA is unsuitable in a car – it starts to soften at about 55–60 °C.

Do 60 mm gauges fit?

Only if the body is 52 mm and just the bezel is larger. The bezel then rests on the front; with several gauges side by side their spacing limits the bezel (see the bezel question below). This pod is not made for gauges with a 60 mm body. If unsure, print the included tolerance test ring.

Do I receive a printed part?

No. You get the print files and print the part yourself or use a print service. You get the download link right after payment.

How large may the gauges' front ring be?

At most Ø 55.5 mm per gauge: that is the spacing between the gauges. A Defi 52 with its 58.3 mm ring does not fit side by side.

Version 1.0.0, updated 2 November 2026 · SKU GPN-VO-240-2X52

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