Disassembling the large connector

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Fig 1: Identifying Disassembly Of Large Connector

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the tie straps around the rubber seal for the connector and cable harness
the rubber seal.

Insert a screwdriver between the casing and socket. Press in the lock while sliding the bases out of the casing.

Detach the base for the transmission input speed sensor from the other bases.