Preparations for removal of the transmission

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Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Removed

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the contact rubber on the sub-frame
the 3 nuts for the fender liner. Fold the fender away from the screws
the screw and the nut for the clamp for the cable harness on the transmission
the bracket for the connectors.

Remove the 2 outer bracket screws (at the side member)