V50 T5 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 67 B5254T7 (2008)
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Unscrew the two external clips at the front edge/bottom edge of the sill trim panel on the tailgate.
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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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Detach the rubber strip where it covers the right-hand side panel in the boot opening.
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Remove the three clips (1) that hold the right-hand side panel in the bodywork.
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Unhook the side panel from the mounting (2) on the underneath of the parcel shelf.
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Fold out the rear edge of the side panel from the bodywork and at the same time unhook it from the rear load securing eyelet. If the car has a 12V
socket in the side panel, disconnect the connector from this socket (if applicable).
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Fold out the side panel to access the space in the rear of the wheel arch.
Applies to cars with reversing warning systems
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Remove the back-up (reversing) warning system (PAS) from behind the right-hand wheel arch, to facilitate access to route the cable harness to the
tow bar. If necessary, disconnect any surrounding wiring.
Installing the trailer hitch connector, applies to the S40 (04-) and V50
