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Replacing the Timing Belt on a Volvo V70 D3 (2012)

Model: Volvo V70 MK 3 - Years 2007-2016
Part: Timing belt

In this video, we will see the main steps to remove and replace the timing belt on a 2012 Volvo V70 D3. First, lift the vehicle at the front and remove the front right wheel; also remove the wheel arch liner by unscrewing the fixing screws. Next, remove the lower engine cover; now work in the engine bay by removing the expansion tank and disconnecting the hoses. Then, remove the left engine mount and take off the timing cover; work on the pulleys to remove the timing belt: take reference points for the timing belt, then remove and replace it, following the video to the end!

Updated on 6 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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