Replacing A-post panel

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Removing the A-post panel

NOTE:

There are two types - safety hook or safety clips - of mounting for the panel nearest the headlining.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Weatherstrip At Panel And Safety Clip

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Detach the door weatherstrip at the panel (1)
Pull the panel straight inwards into the car
Lift upwards
Cut off the safety clip or unhook the safety hook depending on the version (2).

NOTE:

Ensure that the guide lugs on the panel do not scratch the dashboard.

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Clip

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Turn the safety clip a quarter turn. Remove the clip.

Installing the A-post panel

Install:

a new safety clip or alternatively a new hook in the safety hook
the panel
weatherstrip.

NOTE:

It is important that a new safety clip is used when installing.

NOTE:

It is important that the clips or hooks are correctly positioned and that the panel is correctly positioned or the Inflatable Curtain (IC) may be negatively affected.