Installing The Control System Cover

Check that the mating surface for the cover is level. Wipe the cleaned mating surfaces on the cover and transmission.

NOTE: Ensure that no dirt gets into the transmission.

Apply a bead of sealing compound, approximately 3 mm thick, to the cover. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Control Cover

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Also apply sealing compound around the screw holes.

Reinstall the control system cover on the transmission. Tighten. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Stretch the cable up to the oil temperature sensor.

Install:

The oil pipe on the transmission. Use a new O-ring.
The return line to the control system cover.
The cable harness to the holder on the cover.

Remove the spacer from the sub-frame. Install NEW screws, M14, in the sub-frame. Lubricate the threads. Tighten. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Install:

The screw for the front engine pad. Tighten to 50 Nm.
The holder for the ground lead.

Applies only to cars with parking heaters: Install the heater on the sub-frame. Install the fuel line for the heater in the holders on the sub-frame. Install the radiator hose.

On all vehicles, install:

The front splash guard.
The splash guard under the engine.

Lower the vehicle. Remove the lifting beams and hooks from the engine.

Fill with new oil to the volume previously noted. Top up and check the oil level. See: OIL LEVEL, CHECKING .

NOTE: When replacing the transmission oil, the transmission oil replacement counter must be reset. See RESETTING TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE COUNTER .

Top up the coolant. Check any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).