Fuse box under steering wheel - removing panel
 

I want to pull the alarm siren fuse as I think the battery has failed and it's draining the battery. I understand on the 2005 model V70 the fuse is in a box under the steering wheel. I've undone the two bolts holding the panel on but can't work out out to get the panel off as it seems securely attached otherwise - it's quite a large piece of plastic that has extension into the foot well.

Any tips?

never mind - got it off - takes some firm pulling to undo clips

Been there done that, what a PITA and then you can't see the bl**dy fuses etc. Not one of Volvo's better ideas.

the RH side can get stuck on the bonnet release handle

well it's off and the alarm fuse is out and the battery recharged and it started fine this morning - I should really do a proper parasitic drain test.

Voltage on battery with engine running is healthy so don't think it's the alternator.