V50 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 68 B5254T3 (2005)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
B-Pillar Trim Panel
B-pillar trim panel
Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Removal
Removing the B-post panel
Remove:
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the front and rear sill trim panel, see: Sill edge See: Scuff Plate/Service and Repair
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the weatherstrips around the doors.
Hint: The panel can be divided. The seat belt end mounting and the upper screw do not need to be removed when working behind or when replacing the
lower section.
Detach the center and lower panel sections when removing the lower section. Press in the mounting hook on the reverse of the panel. Pull out the lower
section
When removing the entire panel, remove the seat belt end mounting.
Remove:
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the center section of the panel. Pull out the bottom edge of the center section
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the bottom edge of the lower panel. Pull the panel straight out.
Note! Remove the cover at the top of the B-pillar to access the upper screw.
Remove the panel.
Detach the seat belt cover and thread it through the seat belt.
Installation
Installing the B-post panel