Trim Sending Switch 1996 190 Volvo Penra Cobra SX

[Edpmiller]

I am replacing the trim sending switch on my 1996, 190 with a Volvo Penta Cobra SX outdrive. I have removed the outdrive and located the switch and wires. My question is; how do I remove the rubber gasket retaining clip that is on the inside of the transom? It is a spring clip but I cannot physically reach it because the engine is in the way. The is no way to reach it with a tool or pick either because of it’s location behind the engine, much less get a new clip on if I could ever get the original one off. I would really like to know how Cobalt instructs this repair to the mechanics.

[bruceb58]

Some people just snip the wires near the old sending unit and use waterproof butt crimp heat shrink connectors. I know that a kludge way to do it but if the wires are in good shape, that is an option

[AsLan7]

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Hey Edp. So glad you found us.

That’s a tough situation. I’d go the wire splicing route as well.

Any pics?

And welcome aboard mate.

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[Edpmiller]

I can get my camera in there and snap pictures of the clip but since I cannot actually see it there is now way to get to get a tool on the clip to remove it.

I thought about the splice but I hate to cut wires on a $185 OEM part when the old wires and connections could be old and weak in other areas as 25 year old wires tend to do. Just not a good repair situation. Again would love to know what Cobalt advised mechanics on the official repair.