Removing window guide rail

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Guide Rail And Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Move the windows upwards.
Remove screw from cover panel (B) (torx 25).
Remove the panel at the outside.
Remove the screws (A) (2x).
Remove foam strip (C).
Pull weather strip out of the guide rail and move it upwards.
Pull the window guide rail downwards and take it out.