Gearbox/Torque Converter, Removing: Removal: Preparations

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Avoid skin contact with the oil.

The method description applies to all engine options. The illustrations primarily shown the turbocharged engine (B5234T) in early and late designs. The illustrations show the right-hand drive design only when difference to the working method apply.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Position

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Set the steering wheel position.

Remove the lever for steering wheel adjustment.

Push the steering wheel to the bottom position and angle upward as far as possible. Lock the steering wheel with the lever.

Place the gear-shift selector in the N-position.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery, ACL & Air Intake

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Remove:

The battery
The battery shelf
The air cleaner (ACL) housing assembly with the intake pipe.

The timer valve from the air cleaner (ACL) housing (turbocharged engines only)

Only cars with turbocharged engines, early design:

Fig 3: Identifying Control Bobbin Cover & Air Intake Manifold

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Remove the clamp from the charge air pipe. Remove the hose from the pipe.

Remove:

The air intake manifold (from the air cleaner (ACL)) to the turbocharger
Cover over the control bobbin.

Remove:

The pipe to the throttle housing. Hold the pipe to the side with a strap.
The upper oil cooler hose to the engine's cooler.

Seal all openings on the oil connections with plastic plugs.

See item Removing gear cable and connector .

Only cars with turbocharged engines, late design:

Fig 4: Identifying Control Bobbin Cover

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Remove:

The cover over the control bobbin. Unhooked the throttle cable from the control bobbin and bracket.
Charge air pipe between the turbocharger and the cooler. Remove the bracket by the torque arm's stay. Refit the nut on the stay.
The air intake manifold (from the air cleaner (ACL)) to the turbocharger

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Oil Cooler Hose

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Remove:

Air charge pipe to the throttle housing
The upper oil cooler hose to the engine's cooler.

Seal all openings on the oil connections with plastic plugs.

Hold the lower pipe to the intercooler to the side with a strap.