Step 1: Using the 10mm wrench, disconnect the vehicle's negative battery cable.
Step 2: Pry and remove the screw cover (1) inside the interior door pull. Loosen and remove the T25 Torx screw (1).
Step 3: Pry and remove the interior door handle's bezel.
Step 4: Using the door panel clip tool (or putty knife), slide the tool between the panel and the door frame. Pry outward to separate the panel from the frame.
A series of retaining clips secures the door panel to the door frame. When you slide along, you'll feel a clip – when you do, pry outward. You will likely hear it “pop†as it disengages.
Step 5: You can now LIFT and remove the interior door panel from the frame.
Step 6: Disconnect the wiring harnesses (4) from the backside of the interior door panel.
Step 7: The door panel should now be completely free from the vehicle.
NOTE: If any retaining clips stayed with the door frame, pry them free and reattach them to the back of the interior door panel.
Step 8: To reattach the interior door panel, reconnect the wiring harnesses (4) and SLIDE the panel into position.
Step 9: With a FIRM (but not too firm) strike near each retaining clip, you should be able to “snap†them back into position, securing the panel to the door.
Step 10: From here, it's a matter of simply reversing the removal process.
Be sure to tighten the T25 Torx screw and reattach the interior door handle's bezel.
These Part Change / Installation Instructions Apply to
00 2000, 99 1999, 98 1998 Volvo S70 Front Door Panel (Interior) Replacement Instructions
