Open the housing

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Fig 1: Identifying Releasing Secondary Locking Catches

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Release the secondary locking catches (one on each side) as follows:

Insert a narrow screwdriver blade as shown. Carefully bend back the catch at the edge and push the secondary locking slightly forwards (approx. 1 mm).