Removing The Auxiliaries Belt

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Volvo XC90. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Auxiliaries Belt And Pulleys

Remove:

the plastic cover on the belt tensioner using a small screwdriver. Use a wrench and turn clockwise as far as possible to relieve the load on the belt
the belt.