Removing the side panel power front seat

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Fig 1: Identifying Front And Rear Edges Of Side Panel

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the battery negative lead. See: Battery, disconnecting
the screw at the front edge of the side panel.

Pull the side panel up to detach it from the seat. First pull up the front edge of the side panel. Then pull up the rear edge of the side panel.

Remove:

the 3 tie straps
the connector under the seat cushion
the 3 screws. Remove the control panel from the side panel.