Removing the front timing cover

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Fig 1: Identifying Thermostat Housing Locks

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Loosen hose thermostat housing-expansion tank from the thermostat housing by pressing in the locks, then press in the connection against the thermostat housing, then pull out the connection.

Fig 2: Expansion Tank

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: Make sure that the belt cover has cleared the nipple on the thermostat housing before the cover is pulled up, to prevent damaging the nipple.

Remove:

the air duct, cover, surround and control module box
the hose between the thermostat housing and the expansion tank
the front timing belt cover.