Install the timing belt

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Fig 1: Identifying Route Of Timing Belt

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Install the tensioner/damping unit. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Place the belt over the camshaft pulley, around the coolant pump and press the belt over the tensioner pulley.

Slacken off the two camshaft pulley screws.

Pull the lock pin out of the tensioner/damping unit.

Press hard or knock the belt twice in the direction of arrow (1) and twice in the direction of arrow (2) using a plastic mallet.

Fig 1: Identifying Route Of Timing Belt

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Install the tensioner/damping unit. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Place the belt over the camshaft pulley, around the coolant pump and press the belt over the tensioner pulley.

Slacken off the two camshaft pulley screws.

Pull the lock pin out of the tensioner/damping unit.

Press hard or knock the belt twice in the direction of arrow (1) and twice in the direction of arrow (2) using a plastic mallet.