Draining the gearbox fluid

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Fig 1: Control System Cover, Harness Clamp, Cooler Return Line And Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Place a container underneath the gearbox.

Drain the oil. Measure and note the volume of oil. Then tighten the plug. Tighten to 40 Nm .

Remove the cable harness clamp on the control system cover. Disconnect the ground lead from the gearbox. Tie up the cable harness and ground lead.

Disconnect the oil cooler return line from the control system cover.

Disconnect the oil cooler pipe and hose from the gearbox. Move the pipe to one side.

Seal the hole in the gearbox with a plastic plug.