Replacing instrument housing: Remove

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Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Side Of Instrument Housing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

combined instrument panel from dashboard according to Removing the Combined Instrument Panel .
Turn the combined instrument panel upside down with its reverse facing you.
Release the middle catch and pull out the instrument housing at the same time releasing the remaining catches in order.