S60 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2005)
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Turn the catch (1) a quarter of a turn
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Fold the side panels on the left and right-hand sides of the cargo compartment inwards. Remove the side panels
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Pull the tailgate sill trim panel (2) forwards on the right and left hand sides until the two clips on each side release. Carefully pull the panel. Pull
with some force as it is tightly secured
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Remove the wiring (3) for the cargo compartment lighting
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Pull the sill trim panel straight up until the four clips on the underneath release. Remove the sill trim panel.
Remove:
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the two nuts from the front edge of the battery holder and the screw from the rear edge of the battery holder
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the battery holder
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the cover
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the battery negative lead
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the battery, or move the battery to facilitate access.
Removing the rear bumper
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Slacken off the screw (1) almost completely in the rear edge of the wheel arch on the left and right hand sides
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Press the screw using a screwdriver. This is so that the loose ends on the inside of the bumper cover bend backwards
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Carefully drill out the rivets (2) at the bottom of the bumper on both sides. Use a 6 mm (1/4") diameter drill bit. Do not damage any of the plastic
