Removing the gear-shift position sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Gear-Shift Position Sensor Mounting Screws

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

The transmission cable from the lever
The lever
The nut, the locking washer and the rubber washer for the gear shift linkage rod
The dip stick pipe. Lift up the pipe and turn it to one side.
The mounting screws for the gear-shift position sensor (two)

Carefully lift the sensor from the gear shift linkage rod.

CAUTION: If the metal tongue on the gear-shift position sensor gets stuck on the transmission cable bracket: Remove the bracket and put it to one side.