Disconnect the connectors. Disconnect the transmission cables

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Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Cables

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the connector for the ABS control module
the connector for the back-up (reversing) light switch
the lock for the transmission cables from the levers
the transmission cables from their mountings on the transmission (pull the clips upwards).

Secure the cables to the ABS brake pipes.