Removing the side piece

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Side Piece

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the cover and the two screws.
Remove the central head restraint according to Center head restraint .
Fold down the outer head restraint.
Release the strap guide.
Slide the side piece backwards while sliding the legs of the head restraint through the slit in the side piece.

NOTE: Check that the release strap for the head restraint does not catch.