Removing The Sill Trim Panel

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: Detaching Sill Trim Panel By Pulling Section Wing Under Cushion Straight Up

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fold up the cushion on the rear seat.
Start to detach the sill trim panel by pulling the section (the wing) under the cushion straight up.
NOTE:
Use a new clip when installing the sill trim panel.
Continue detaching in the same way forwards and backwards along the sill.
Angle out the sill trim panel.