Inspecting/Replacing the cable harness for the solenoids: Preparations: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Battery And Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

The battery
The air cleaner (ACL) housing assembly, see Removing the Air Cleaner (ACL) Housing .
The battery shelf
Separate the 6--pin connector for the cable harness.
Slacken off the cap nut for the oil pipe on the control system cover.