Hatch For Long Loads

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: Identifying Hatch And Clips

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the armrest.
the seat cushion, see Seat cushion .
2 nuts for the backrest cushion at the outer bottom edge of the cushion.
2 clips on the inside of the rear edge of hatch.
CAUTION:
If the clips break they must be replaced.
Angle the backrest cushion forwards and press the long load hatch backwards.
NOTE:
Hold the backrest cushion when you press the long load hatch backwards.
the head restraints, see Head restraint .

Lift the backrest cushion out.

NOTE:

Press the bottom edge back before it is lifted out.

Pull out the long load hatch

Lift the bottom edge of the surround and press backwards, twist the surround and the bag and remove it diagonally.