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How to Replace the Serpentine Belt on Volvo (S40, S60, S80, V70, XC90)

Model: Volvo S40 MK 1 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Part: V-belt

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In this video, learn how to remove and replace the serpentine belt on a Volvo S40, as well as on S60, S80, V70, and XC90. First, open the bonnet of your car and start by removing the fluid reservoir located on the left side of the engine bay; use a T60 torx spanner to unscrew the bolts securing the tensioner, allowing you to remove it. At this point, you can take off the belt and replace it with a new one; for reassembling the tensioner, it is advisable to remove the front wheel and lift the car, accessing it from the front wheel arch!


Updated on 18 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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