Adjusting the Gear-Shift Position Sensor

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Fig 1: Identifying Gear Position Sensor

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: Press the tool down toward the flat surfaces below the thread on the shaft.

Remove the nut for the cable duct. Lift the cable duct away from the screw.

Slacken off the screws for the gear-shift position sensor.

Rotate the gear position sensor so that the mark on the switch aligns with the groove on the tool. Tighten the screws for the sensor. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Remove the adjustment tool.