Removing the timing belt

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Fig 1: Removing Timing Belt

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Slacken off the center screw for the belt tensioner slightly.

Hold the center screw still and turn the tensioner eccentric clockwise to the "10 o'clock" position using a 6 mm Allen key.

Remove the timing belt from the camshaft pulleys.