V50 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 68 B5254T3 (2005)
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Pry up one of the corners of the sill trim panel using a weatherstrip tool so that the two clips at that end release.
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Pull up the sill trim panel at the other end so that the remaining two clips release. Remove the sill trim panel.
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Remove the rubber strip from the boot lid opening where it covers the side panels on the left and right-hand sides.
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Fold forward the seat cushions and backrests on both sides of the rear seat.
Removing the side cushion:
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Grasp the upper edge of the left-hand side cushion. Pull the side cushion forward so that the clip on the rear side releases.
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Slide the side cushion upwards.
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Remove the right-hand side cushion in the same way.
Illustrations A and B
Removing the side panels:
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Remove the five clips (1, illustrations A and B) holding the left-hand side panel in the bodywork.
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Unhook the front edge of the parcel shelf panel at the mounting (2, illustration A). Pull the side panel away from the parcel shelf panel and the
panel on the C-post.
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Unhook the side panel from the mounting (3, illustration B) on the underneath of the parcel shelf.
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Unhook the side panel from the load securing eyelet (4, illustration A). Remove the side panel.
