XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Remove the gear selector cable from the ball joint. Use puller 999 7071 Puller See: Tools and Equipment/999 7071 Puller.
Hint: The screw on the puller is turned counter-clockwise to pull the gear selector cable loose.
Carefully pry up the catches (1) and slide the cable sleeves upwards on both the gear selector cables.
Remove the gear selector assembly.
Preparations for installing the mechanical cables
Secure a cable using tape to the engine compartment end of the mechanical cable before pulling it out to make reinstallation easier
Removing the gear selector cables
Pull the gear selector cables straight out.
Hint: It is easier taking one gear selector cable through the firewall at a time.
Hint: Do not damage the cable harnesses in the centre console when removing the gear selector cable.
Installation
Note! For tightening torques, see See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Tightening Torque
Installing the gear selector cables from the inside of the passenger compartment