Removing panels and cover

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Fig 1: Identifying Coin Holder, Parking Brake Panel And Center Console Locker With Cover

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the seat cushion according to Seat cushion
2 screws at the rear edge of the center console.
the coin holder.
2 switches and the accompanying connectors for the rear power windows. See Power windows switch rear tunnel panel, Convertible, replacement
the parking brake panel.
the cover in the center console locker.
the center console locker with 2 switches and accompanying connectors for the heated seats at the front of the center console