Removing the upholstery

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Fig 1: Upholstery Locating Pins

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

If removing the armrest:

Bend the catches
Pull out the lugs at the same time as the upholstery
Pull the upholstery over the locating pins.

In all cases:

Open the zipper
Cut through part of the guide for the head restraint. Press the pin in
Remove the 4 x locating pins
Remove the upholstery and the padding together.

Install in reverse order.

NOTE: Always install new locating pins when replacing the upholstery.