Removing the timing belt and mechanical timing belt tensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the timing belt according to Replacing toothed (timing) belt .
Remove the timing belt tensioner. Remove the idler pulley. Remove the screw securing the inner timing cover to the cylinder head.
Raise the car. Continue with Remove auxiliaries belt .
Remove the vibration damper according to Removing the vibration damper .