Removing the gear-shift position sensor from the gear shift linkage rod

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Gear-Shift Position Sensor

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the lever
the nut, lock washer and rubber seal from the gear-shift position sensor
the nut for the cable duct. Lift the cable duct to one side
the two screws for the gear-shift position sensor.

Carefully lift the sensor off the gear shift linkage rod.