Removing The Side Panel Power Front Seat

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: First Pull Up Front Edge Of Side Panel & Then Pull Up Rear Edge 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.