Removing Soundproofing Panels

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: Removing Center Console Panel And Soundproofing Panel

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Remove:

the panel for the center console
the soundproofing panel, 2 Torx screws.

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Guard

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Remove the plastic guard (pull straight back).

Slacken off the 2 screws.

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Guards And Screws

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Remove:

the plastic guard (pull straight up)
the 2 screws for the seat
the 3 screws for the amplifier
the sill molding
the carpet.