Removing the mounting screws from the gearbox

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Fig 1: Gearbox Mounting Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fold the cable conduit to one side.

Fold the hoses and the cable conduit out of the way of the engine and gearbox.

Remove:

the 3 screws for the gearbox and engine
the 2 screws for the starter motor
the ignition setting sender. Pull it straight up slightly.