Removing The Lock Unit For The Fuel Tank Filler Cover

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Fig 1: Fuel Tank Filler Cover And Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Fold up the cargo floor hatch.

Remove:

the outer load floor
the hatch (the rear section of the side panel in the cargo compartment).

Fold the insulation out of the way.

the two screws holding the bracket in the body
the connector
two screws holding the lock unit on the bracket.