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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2002S80 T6 EXECUTIVE L6-2.9L TURBO VIN 91 B6294TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Volvo S80 T6 Executive L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
2002 Volvo S80 T6 Executive L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294TSECTION Service and Repair
Replacing the gear-shift position sensor
Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.
Removal
Removing the air cleaner (ACL) housing
Ignition off.
Remove the air cleaner housing ACL assembly with the intake pipe.
Removing the gear selector cable and connector
Remove the gear selector from the lever and the cable mounting from the transmission.
Unhook the mounting with the connector for the transmission from the bracket for the air cleaner (ACL) housing.
Remove the tie straps for the cable harness and the mounting in the cover for the control system.
Separate the connector for the gear-shift position sensor. Remove the gear-shift position sensor from the mounting.
Removing the gear-shift position sensor
Remove:
- the lever for the gear shift linkage rod
- the nut, locking washer and rubber seal securing the gear-shift position sensor to the gear shift linkage rod
- the 2 screws
- the gear-shift position sensor.
Installation
Installing the gear-shift position sensor
Install:
- the sensor. Lightly tighten the 2 screws
- the rubber washer, the lock washer and the nut on the sensor.
Tighten the nut. Lock the nut with the locking washer.
Adjusting the gear-shift position sensor
Adjust the gear-shift position sensor .
Installing the lever and the gear-shift position sensor
Install:
- the lever for the gear shift linkage rod. Tighten the nut. Tighten to 16 Nm
- the gear selector cable on the lever and transmission. Tighten to 25 Nm
- the connector for the gear-shift position sensor on the mounting. Connect the connector.
Assemble the cable harness with tie straps.
Press the mounting for the cable harness into place in the cover for the control system. Install the mounting for the connectors on the bracket.
Installing the air cleaner (ACL) housing
Install the air cleaner (ACL) housing with connections.
Checking diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Check and erase any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.