Remove timing belt

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Tensioner

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Slacken off the belt tensioner

Slacken off the center screw for the belt tensioner slightly.

Hold the center screw still. Turn the tensioner eccentric counter-clockwise using a 6 mm Allen key. Turn to 10 o'clock.

Unhook and remove the timing belt.

NOTE:

The component can be reused unless it has been subjected to abnormal mechanical stress, damage or oil contamination.

CAUTION:

The crankshaft or camshafts must not be rotated while the timing belt is removed.