Removing the timing belt
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Slacken off the belt tensioner
- Slacken off the center screw for the belt tensioner slightly.
- Hold and fixate the center screw, turn the tensioner's eccentric clockwise using an Allen key, width 6 mm, to 10 o'clock.
- Remove the camshaft belt from the tension roller, camshaft pulley, and idler roller.