Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

Replacing Transmission Fluid

Changing Oil

Note: Use only ATF oil, Volvo P/N 1161540-8 (1 liter container), 1161640-6 (4 liter container) may be used

Warning! Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid. the oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven

Conditions

The oil should be replaced only in the two following instances:
- Where diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM 0042 and TCM 0046 are stored, in which case the diagnostic function activates the warning lamp in the following circumstances.
The transmission control module (TCM) receives data about the operating temperature of the transmission fluid while the car is being driven. TCM 0042 is stored after an accumulated amount of time.
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM 0046 is stored if the transmission fluid temperature exceeds 150°C for more then two minutes.

- In cars used in continuous taxi service or used for towing a trailer or caravan for most of its mileage, the oil must be replaced at a service interval of 75000km ±5000km. This is to conform to the regular service program

Warning! The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact.

Draining





- Remove the splash guard under engine (certain versions)
- Remove the oil plug. Drain the transmission oil.

Installing the oil pan plug
Install the oil pan plug with a new gasket.
Torque 40 Nm.
Install splash guard (certain variants).

Preparing to flush the transmission





Remove the battery and the battery shelf.
Remove the return hose on the control system cover.
Install a plastic plug in the connection on the cover.
Install a transparent plastic hose on the oil return hose connection.
Place a container beneath the hose to catch the oil.
Temporarily reinstall the battery shelf and the battery.

Refilling
Apply the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to position P. Add approximately 2 liters of oil.
Start the engine and let it idle.
Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
Add approximately 2 liters of oil.
Start the engine again and let it idle.
Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
Remove the battery and the battery shelf. Remove the hose from the connection.
Install the return hose on transmission cover. Install the battery shelf and the battery.

Further filling
Fill with approximately 2 liters of oil.
Apply the parking brake.
Start the engine and let it idle.
Move the gear selector through all the gear positions. Wait 4-5 seconds in each gear.
Move the gear selector to position P with the engine running
Wait 2 minutes. Check the oil level.
Top up if necessary. The capacity of the transmission is 7.1 ±0.1 liters. (MAX, MIN).

Erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
Check and erase any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

After replacing the transmission, the adaptation and the "Transmission oil change" counter must be reset.