Removing rear sill trim panel

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Remove:

the rear seat cushion according to Cushion .
the sill trim panel clip.

Fig 1: Identifying Sill Trim Panel Pulled Up

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Pull the sill trim panel straight up.

Thread the sill trim panel off at the front and rear edges.