This is based on a post I made in this forum in reply to a XC90, but I am cross-posting in hopes someone can help here in the XC70 world:

https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-...00/#post363655

Guys I have a similar problem with my XC70 (2003). The Geartronic shifter in the Auto transmission no longer seats nicely in the "D" for automatic. If it is jolted in the least way (or even vibrated), it can swing into the Manual mode. So, having read this post, I felt like it was something I could handle and I ordered the relevant parts for the XC70.

I followed the instructions and had a hell of a time getting the shifting lever off, but finally did. I got to the part that blakemoreIn did and simply could not go any further. I took some pictures of the "hard plastic shift guide cover" which jordank describes, but for the love of pete, I could not identify 4 plastic tabs which might (when pushed on) release the guide so I could do the repair. Is the part from the 2003 XC70 different somehow? I tried my damndest to pry the thing up from the side, from the front, but I never could figure out how to get it up.

I am posting the pictures in hopes that someone can tell me what I need to do to get the damn cover off, so I can replace the rocker arm.







In advance, I appreciate any help someone might be able to give and shed some light on this piece.

Thanks,
Mike

 

I'm about to attempt this repair myself. Read somewhere else that you're supposed to pry from the rear. Don't know, haven't started anything yet. I was hoping you'd have a reply... Whoever gets it done first, post a how-to... How's that?

 

My rocker arm should be coming today... I guess no one has gotten back to you on this? Did you attempt yourself? How did it go?

 

Did anyone figure out how to remove the stop cover to get to replace the rocker arm? If so, how?

 

I'm experiencing the exact same problem in my 2006 XC70. I've found a replacement rocker referenced in this post. Are there any other parts required or is it solely the rocker? And does anyone have a part name, number or source?

 

The posters in this forum suggest a dab of machine oil and slim trim tool for removal of the plate, mafflerbach: [URL="http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=59272&p=301931&hilit=shifter#p 301931"]