Removing the lower section of the backrest upholstery

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.

Remove:

Remove the seat from the car according to Lifting mechanical seats in and out .
Remove the seat from the car according to Lifting the power seat in and out .
the backrest adjustment knob according to Backrest adjustment knob .

Fig 1: Identifying Upholstery Catches On Bottom Edge

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Power seat

Open the J-trim.

Fig 2: Identifying Five Half Moon Clips At Bottom Edge Of Backrest

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Mechanical seat

Fold the backrest or position the backrest in the forward folded position.

Slacken off tension in lumbar support.

Remove the five half moon clips at the bottom edge of the backrest.

Fig 3: Identifying Upholstery At Lower Edge Of Protective Pad

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Remove the upholstery at the lower edge of the protective pad.

Install, see Installation .